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