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The journalist tried to w_________ the information out of the politician by paying him compliments.
wheedle
They turned a d______ e______ to the protests and carried on working. (ignored)
deaf ear
No one will take responsibility for the problem, they keep passing the ________.
buck
I spent all day just f_______ a________, I didn't get anything done. (working/spending time in an unproductive way)
faffing around
Grandma looks in the p______ these days, it must be the new diet. (very healthy)
pink
There was a private detective s_______ around the other day asking questions.
snooping
A new hairstyle has c______ on with teenagers. (become popular)
caught
The new teacher is a bit of a p_________ and the students are taking advantage of him. (not strict, gives up easily)
pushover
The c______ (police) came and arrested everyone.
cops US coppers UK
It snowed a lot but it didn't s_______, so we couldn't go skiing.
settle
Can you get some bread on your way home? Yesterday's loaf is s_______.
stale
My wife makes delicious s________ bread. (masa madre)
sourdough
I had soft-boiled eggs and s______ for breakfast. (strips of toast)
soldiers
"You _______ something new every day!"
learn
You can do whatever you like, the world is your o_______.
oyster
Burnt toast is c_________ (causes cancer)
carcinogenic
