Ollie is a very argumentative boy – he’s always trying to p____ fights with other children.
pick
At break time, my job is to prevent students from j____the lunch queue.
jumping
Sorry I couldn’t take your call. I was t___ up in meetings all afternoon.
tied
The robber got two years in prison, but considering how much he stole, I think he got off l___.
lightly
My grandfather has been ill for a while but I think he’s finally on the m___.
mend
I’d like to invite Jake to climb the mountain with me, but I’m not sure he’s ___ to it.
up
You get the tickets and I’ll get the snacks. We can s___ up later.
settle
You’ve been buying so many clothes lately, it’s a w___ you can afford to pay your rent.
wonder
Some people pretend to be your friend but will stab you in the ___ if they get the chance.
back
Jack is such a joker. He’s always pulling my ___.
leg
Good luck with your interview today. I’ll keep my ___ crossed.
fingers
Our teacher sometimes turns a blind ___ when students eat in class.
eye
I was quite reluctant to come to the party, but Josh twisted my ___ and here I am!
arm
Megan isn’t feeling well, so you all need to ___ off and give her some space.
back
