Everyone else has responsible jobs while I have chosen to be an artist. John is the _________________in our family. He almost ended up in jail a few times when we were younger.
the black sheep
Our teacher told us that we will get a long summer break and this was just _______________. a) music to my ears b) night owl c) fingers and thumbs
music to my ears
I'll ___________________ — we just don't have enough money for the project. C.....
cut to the chase
I've been training for a marathon for the past six months and the time has finally come to ___________________. a) cut to the chase b) cross my mind c) sink or swim
sink or swim
I care about and love each of my cats, but there is one in particular that is _________________________. He gets special attention because of his health problems. Yes, despite being sick, Simon is the one I treasure most.
the apple of my eye
I can't believe you would spend your entire allowance on a silly video game. ______________, you know! a) money talks b) lend money lose a friend c) Money doesn't grow on trees
Money doesn't grow on trees
I really _______________ it when I asked her about her job. I didn't know she had just been fired. a) put your foot in b) lend your money and lose a friend c) cry all you want
put your foot in
The teacher _____________ with that troublemaker Jeff and sent him to the principal's office. a) play it safe b) ran out of patience c) under the table
ran out of patience
Some businessmen cannot adapt to change because they have______________. a) fair- weather friend b) drop dead gorgeous c) tunnel vision
tunnel vision
Please don't ______________ by announcing your engagement tonight. I want to tell everyone that I passed my Toefl test with a high score.. a) fair- weather friend b) keep your hair on c) steal my thunder
steal my thunder
We could get through the traffic to the airport . ________________________. The flight was nothing at all.
A good beginning is half the battle.
I spilled my drink_________________ -- I needed an excuse to leave the room. a) on purpose b)apple of my eye c) a black sheep
on purpose
It's sad—everyone had already started fighting over my father-in-law's money before he was even _________________. a) six feet under b) fair-weather friend c) zero tolerance
six feet under
She was still waiting to meet her ___________________.
Prince Charming
She thinks you started that rumor about her—that's why she's been ___________________ all day.
giving you the cold shoulder
If you want to get a good apartment, you may have to give the manager some money __________________.
under the table
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