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So who ... the ... about her affair with David? (= revealed secret information)
spilled the beans
Plans to improve public services are a way of ... the ... of increased taxation. (= make something bad seem less unpleasant)
sweetening the pill
You have to take everything she says with a ... of ..., because she tends to exaggerate. (= not believe it all)
with a pinch of salt
This latest scandal has left the government with ... on its ... . (=looking stupid as a result of its own actions)
egg on its face
After boasting that his company could outperform the industry's best, he's been forced to eat ... ... . (=admit you were wrong)
eat humble pie
It's really not worth my time, I've got ... ... to ...! (= more important things to do)
bigger fish to fry
You should apply for more than one job – don’t put all your ... ... ... ... . (= depend entirely on the success of one plan)
eggs in one basket
He had to face the ... after being rude to the teacher. (= consequences)
music
I couldn't ... the idea of going into the office one more day. (= put up with, bear)
stomach / face
The paramedics had to ... onlookers aside to get to those injured. (= push)
shoulder
Rob generously offered to ... the restaurant bill. (= pay)
foot
You’d better ... ... ... if you want to keep your job. (= do what you are told, follow the rules)
toe the line
He arrived out ... ... ..., without calling first. (= without prior notice)
out of the blue
Suddenly everything fell ... ..., and I knew what to do. (= parts of a confusing situation become clear)
into place
He was regularly seen attending nightclubs and discos, and was generally the ... and ... of the party. (= at the centre of festivities, encouraging others)
life and soul
In every friendship there has to be some ... and ... . (= compromise from both sides)
give and take
The doctor says that it's ... and ... whether Mary will be okay (= uncertain if she will recover)
touch and go
Her husband has left her ... and ... without any money. (= abandoned in a difficult situation)
high and dry


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