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)

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)

What do you think of our new English teacher? Personally I think she's a bit of a cold _____. (someone who is not very friendly)

Have you met our new manager? He really thinks he's the _____'s knees! (to think you are very clever and important)

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've got so many things to do today. I'm running around like a headless _____! (trying to do a lot of things quickly without being sensible or calm about it)

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)

"Do you think I'll pass my driving test tomorrow, Julie?" "Sorry, Mark, I don't think you have a _____ in hell's chance." (to have no chance at all of doing something)

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'm not going out with you looking like that. You look like something that the _____ dragged in! Brush your hair and put on some clean clothes! (to have a very dirty or untidy appearance)

Tony! What a surprise! It's wonderful to see you again. I haven't seen you for _____'s years! (an extremely long time)

While we're in town doing our shopping, let's go and see my mother. That way, we can kill two_____s with one stone. (to achieve two aims with one action)