One of my neighbours _______ but everyone else on our street is really friendly. (avoids contact with others)
KEEPS TO HIMSELF
She was at a _________ when they called her name to receive the prize! (she was so surprised she couldn't even speak)
AT A LOSS FOR WORDS
Despite our disagreements, we have been able to find _______. (something that we both agree on)
FIND SOME COMMON GROUND
In my opinion, most topics are ______ in first conversations. (are acceptable to talk about)
FAIR GAME
Jim organized a few party games to _____ when people first arrived. (make everyone feel more relaxed)
BREAK THE ICE
What does this Idiom mean??
DON'T GET ME STARTED
We played games to ________ on the bus. (do something enjoyable while you have to wait)
PASS THE TIME
He would often ________ with strangers. (start speaking to strangers out of the blue to be polite and/or funny)
STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION
She used to be very timid and shy but I think she has _________. (is no longer like that)
COME OUT OF HER SHELL
There are some ideas that sound really interesting but then _______. (not successful at all)
FALL FLAT
His parents warned him to _________ trouble (to keep away from)
STEER CLEAR OF