You really let the _____ out of the bag when you asked Louise what time her party started. She didn't know anything about it. It was supposed to be a surprise. (to tell someone something that was supposed to be a secret)

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

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)

I feel really sorry for poor old Steven: he's so _____pecked. (criticised and given orders all the time by a wife or female partner)

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)

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)

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)

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'm so hungry, I could eat a _____! (an expression used for saying that you are very hungry)

That's the third burger you've eaten. I wish you'd stop making such a _____ of yourself. (to eat a lot of food)

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)

He thinks he's better than us. I wish he would get off his high _____. (stop behaving as if he knows more or is better than anyone else)