I want you both to be on your b............... b................ at Grandad’s, children!
best behaviour
She was fired from the company last year, but she had the l............. l.............. when she was hired by their main rival at twice the salary.
last laugh
Why didn’t you tell me you were coming home late? I’ve been w................. s................. !
worried sick
Don’t ask him again. It’s better to let s.................. d................. lie.
sleeping dogs
The situation doesn't seem as d _ _ _ as you described it.
dire
He decided to go along with them f............... a l.............. . (for enjoyment, not for a serious purpose)
for a laugh
So i......... e........... the government have lowered taxes for the rich and raised them for the poor.
in effect
United will be k................ themselves for missing several chances.
kicking
Paris was a f............. c................ from the village where she grew up.
far cry
Some people always f.................. o............... the h............. , and often their anger is totally out of proportion to the problem in hand.
fly off the handle
He lived to the g.................. ol................. age of 97.
grand old
The game really c................. to l................. in the second half.
came to life
You’re in d.............. trouble now (=in very serious trouble)!
dead
I found it very difficult to keep a s............... f............ when he gave an excuse for being late.
straight face
I really don't want to go, but I guess I'll just have to g.............. and b................ it.
grin and bear it
They fear it could have an a.................... e................. on global financial markets.
adverse effect
They responded i.......... k................. , threatening to ban imports from Japan. (in the same way)
in kind
to telephone to say that you are unable to work because of illness.
call in sick
Others have behavioural problems and need to l........... off s.............. in a safe and controlled setting.
let off steam
I’d better g.............. the coffee a m................. . I’m due at a meeting in half an hour.
give a miss
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