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He decided to throw his cap over the ________ and go for it!
greenhouse
lighthouse
tree
windmill
They're definitely riding for a _______ if they carry on like that!
fail
fault
fall
foul
He plays second _______ to his partner in the firm
cello
fiddle
violin
trumpet
You need to keep a ________ eye open for any trouble
weather
starry
bright
shining
He was left to ________ in his own juice after making the mistake
lie
marinade
soak
stew
The noise of the brakes really set my ________ on edge
ears
teeth
eyes
nails
He'll never be short of money - he was born with a silver ________ in his mouth
knife
plate
fork
spoon
Asking for more money in the middle of the deal is moving the ________ a bit!
walls
flags
goalposts
doors
He's the one who makes all the decisions and calls the ________
songs
music
melody
tune
Asking him to help you is like carrying coals to ________
Manchester
Newcastle
London
Liverpool
She is always very diplomatic - she know's which side her ________ is buttered on
scone
cake
bread
roll
I think they're really clutching at straws now - they've tried everything else!
hopes
hands
straws
doors
Children need to be left to their own ________ and allowed to make mistakes
independence
possibilities
ideas
devices
She certainly has an ________ to grind when it comes to her ex-employer
axe
tool
knife
spade
Her views on education go against the _____ of traditional teaching, but they’ve sparked meaningful discussion.
rye
grain
wheat
corn
She’s been burning the ______ at both ends - working all day and studying late into the night.
candle
log
match
taper
