The two horses ran toward the finish line ____ and ____.
neck ... neck
Edward didn't study for his physics test to go skateboarding. He consequently failed it. His father found out and now Edward has to ____ the ____.
face ... music
What's the absolute adjective of clever?
brilliant
The new Minister of Education lied on his CV and ___ ___ before public opinion.
lost face
He tried hard to ___ a ___ face, but he couldn't help himself.
keep ... straight face
What's the absolute (strong) adjective of important?
essential
A three-year-old boy from a poor ________ was the first patient in the capital.
shantytown
When it comes to the corona virus outbreak, it's always ___ to be ___ than ___.
better ... safe ... sorry
What's the absolute adjective of pleased?
delighted
The lawyers want to make sure we've done everything strictly __ the ___.
by ... book
I really ___ my ___ in __ when I asked him about his wife. I forgot she died last year.
put... foot ... it
When we danced together, I discovered he had ___ ___ ___.
two left feet
After all the gold was mined, the place became a ____ ____.
ghost town
I tried telling a few jokes but they didn't come ____ (= no one laughed).
off
In short, ecology and economy go ___ in ____.
hand ... hand
What's the absolute adjective of small?
tiny
Only a few people are successful as professional athletes, but it's worth ______ it a __.
giving ... go
Whenever I feel stressed out, I go to the lake near my house to get some ___ and ___.
peace ... quiet
The government __ ____ when they built the school with bad materials, and put everyone in danger.
cut corners
Lizzie ___ up ___ the best solution to that problem.
came ... with
___ her a ____! She was only five minutes late.
Give ... break
Most people think that being a Youtuber is all ____ and ____, but it is actually very hard.
fun ... games
How did the problem ______ about in the first place? (=happen)
come
What's the absolute adjective of attractive?
stunning
The Covid-19 pandemic affected people from all ____ of ____.
walks ... life
Her life has ____ full ____ and she is back where she started, in misery, alone.
come ... circle
Before you start your TED Talk, you might want to crack a joke in order to ____the___.
break ... ice