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What does it mean?
very cheap
What does it mean?
very rarely
What does it mean?
to have a great time
Max and I are like __. We always hang out together outside of school.
two peas in a pod
I __ the guitar when I was 12 so I have been playing it for about 25 years now.
took up
In Vietnam, lots of young boys __ swimming from the age of 8.
take up
A lot of people say that I am the __ of my father.
spitting image
When I don't have any plans for the day, I like to __ until 9:00 or even 10:00am.
sleep in
The new Apple iPhone __.
sold like hotcakes
Superhero films are __. I love fights between good and evil.
right up my alley
If it is __ outside, I will stay inside and listen to some tunes on my iPad.
raining cats and dogs
My room is __. I chuck the clothes everywhere and don't put things away.
a pig sty
When you really think about it, football is __. All you need to do is kick a ball into a net.
a piece of cake
I am __. I love staying up late to watch late-night TV shows or a scary film.
a night owl
I think listening to music is a great way for you to __.
let your hair down
On a non-school day, I will __ in my room and watch movies all day.
hole up
I typically __ at around 10:00pm.
hit the sack
I can't hang out today because I have __. I need to finish my homework and then help my mum with the cooking.
a lot on my plate
I have been friends with Katie since I was 15 because we __.
get on like a house on fire
My parents tell me that I __ because I often have sauce and bits of food on my face.
eat like a pig
I am __. I always wake up at 5:30am to walk my dogs before I have my breakfast.
an early bird
The Kinks are my __. I love their music and normally listen to their songs while having my morning cup of coffee.
cup of tea
On Sundays I turn into __ as I will watch Formula One for a couple of hours.
a couch potato
A brand-new laptop computer __.
costs an arm and a leg
I love meeting up with my friends and chatting. We could __ for hours!
chew the fat
Every day I have __ at around midday for around 15 minutes.
a cat nap
Right before an exam, I always have __.
butterflies in my stomach
My father __. He has a 9:00-5:00 office job.
brings home the bacon
You have an important maths test tomorrow? _!
break a leg
I don't consider myself to be __ but I do on occasion read a magazine or a novel.
a bookworm
Playing physical sports like football or basketball are great ways to __ after a long day of work or study.
blow off some steam
I am the __ in my family when it comes to music as I am the only one who loves heavy metal bands.
black sheep
My younger brother is __. He is always up to mischief and never studies.
a bad egg
A lot of people save up and create __ for their future.
a nest egg
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