William didn't get the promotion he wanted last year, and he's had a _____ in his bonnet about it ever since. (to be very involved in something that you think is important, in a way that other peoplefind annoying)

How did I know that you were going out with Lucy? Aha! A little _____ told me! (an expression used for saying that you are not going to say who told you something)

I always thought Laurence was rather shallow and superficial, but yesterday I saw him reading a book of Renaissance poetry. He's a bit of a dark _____, isn't he? (someone with a secret, especially a secret ability, skill or achievement)

The hotel used to be the best in town, but since the new manager took over it's really gone to the _____s. (not as good at it was in the past)

I live on the 14th floor of a tower block, so I have a wonderful _____'s-eye view of the town. (a good view of something from a high position)

Antonia is very timid: she wouldn't say boo to a _____. (an expression used to describe someone who is very quiet and shy)

It really gets my _____, the way she keeps interrupting all the time. (to annoy someone)

I can't help you at the moment, I'm afraid. I've got bigger _____ to fry. (to have more important things to do or think about)

The party was wonderful. We had a _____ of a time. (to have a lot of fun)

I'd love to be a _____ on the wall when Debbie tells Mr Roberts what she thinks of him! (to be able to see what people are doing without them noticing you)

I only started my new job last week, and I still feel like a _____ out of water. (to be in a situation that you know nothing about or are not used to)

It was a very simple job, but I made a _____'s ear of it. (do something very badly)