Binomials and expressions | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Can you remember your mum´s mobile phone number o___ t____ t____ o___ y___ h____?

off the top of your head

The teacher was at her w____ e ____ with the children who would not sit still, listen to her or stop screaming at one another.

wits end

Despite some members of the public questioning the result, it was proven that they won the election f_____ and _____.

fair and square

He tried to _____ _____ by apologising but everyone was too angry with him to care.

save face

The politician has a lot to answer for but the thought of having to make a public apology means he´ll _____ face.

lose

I´d jump at the opportunity to meet the b______ b_______ the smartphone. What a great invention!

brains behind

When students can´t remember the simplest thing and I have to keep repeating myself, it´s like banging my head against a ______ ______.

brick wall

When you feel overwhelmed or stressed, it´s usually a good idea to talk to someone to take the l____ off your m_____.

load - mind

I recognise his face but I can´t remember his name. Give me a minute to ______ my brain and I´m sure it´ll come to me.

rack

It´s really important to keep your w____ a_____ you when you´re travelling alone in a new country.

wits about

I´m so glad he got that promotion he wanted but the power has really gone to his ______.

head

I had to buy a new laptop, unfortunately. There wasn´t a specific problem but it was functioning slowly from general w____ and t____.

wear and tear

I don´t even know what we´re arguing about anymore - it´s just ____ for _____.

tit for tat

Our relationship has improved l_____ and b______. We´re getting on so well and now and haven´t had a single argument in months.

leaps and bounds

Come _____ or _____ the wedding will definitely be taking place. They´ve already had to postpone it three times.

rain or shine

___ and ______, the people of Madrid are a friendly and welcoming bunch. Obviously, there are some exceptions.

by and large

Text me when you get home ______ and _____. I won´t sleep until I know you get there ok.

safe and sound

I´ve searched every n____ and c____ of this house and I can´t find my passport anywhere!

nook and cranny

I´ve got a couple of o____ and e____ I need to finish off here before I can head home.

odds and ends

I´m ______ and _______ of hearing about your break up. I´ve had enough.

sick and tired