It's not uncommon for people to go on eating b _ _ _ _ _ when they are in a bad place emotionally.
binges
I was completely F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ after finishing the intense training course. (exhausted and stressed)
frazzled
Oysters, scallops, prawns and crabs are examples of s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
shellfish
A very important question could be described as b _ _ _ _ _ _.
burning
After the argument, I went for a walk to c _ _ _ _ m _ h _ _ _. (stop worrying or overthinking, calm down),
clear my head
Neither me nor my two friends can find jobs at the moment, so we're all i_ t_ _ s _ _ _ b _ _ _. (in the same bad situation)
in the same boat
Don't be an idiot. U _ _ y _ _ _ h _ _ _! (think carefully)
use your head
I grew up in the countryside, and I have a real a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for nature. (a natural like for and understanding of something/someone).
affinity
I often get s _ _ _ _ c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when I'm stressed. (intense desire to eat sweet food)
sugar cravings
Between moving house, starting my new job, and taking care of my sick mother, the situation recently has been absolutely M _ _ _ _ . (incredibly busy)
manic
Something that is enjoyed for a very short time is a ____ pleasure.
simple
aesthetic
rare
fleeting
The recipe calls for a ______.
lump of rosemary
sprig of rosemary
stick of rosemary
twig of rosemary
Even when making something sweet, you normally add a ____.
spoonful of salt
drop of salt
pinch of salt
sip of salt
If you don't have good legal advice, buying a house can be a M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. (situation full of hidden problems)
minefield
Name 6 herbs and spices in English (salt and pepper don't count =P).
basil, paprika, parsley, saffron, nutmeg, coriander
My mum h _ _ a f _ _ when she found out I cheated on my exam (became furious).
had a fit
What are they?
knobs of garlic
sprigs of garlic
bulbs of garlic
cloves of garlic
He seems completely incapable of using his c _ _ _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ (basic ability to make practical decisions).
common sense
I was ____ a huge bill that I had now way of paying. (having a problem to deal with or confront)
faced with
stuck on
put out by
caught up with
I took some paracetamol a few minutes ago - I'm just waiting for them to ____ (take effect).
come along
set up
pass out
kick in
I was so angry when she said that to me, I struggled to k _ _ _ m _ c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (stay calm and in control of my emotions).
keep my composure
My p _ _ h _ _ _ is people who listen to music on the train without headphones. (strong personal dislike)
pet hate