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  • I can't download the app. My phone has been ______________ up recently.
    playing
  • They say that all actors have suffered from crippling stage ___________ at least once in their careers.
    fright
  • Don't look a _________ horse in the mouth.
    gift
  • You really _________ us under the bus when you went off on holiday without leaving proper instructions!
    threw
  • It was a difficult process to get a visa. It's not _______ plain sailing when you want to live abroad.
    all
  • I just can't at the moment, i've got my __________ completely full at work.
    hands
  • We hadn't considered that option. Thank you, you have given us a lot of _________ for thought.
    food
  • You can't make an _______________________ without breaking eggs.
    omelette
  • My legal advisors have submitted their proposals. The ball is now in your __________ . Let us know your decision by Monday.
    court
  • You should be quick if you want to see the concert. Tickets are selling like _______ cakes.
    hot
  • I don't like to _________ my own trumpet, but my cooking is rather delicious.
    blow
  • I could use some of your expertise. As they say, two ___________ are better than one.
    heads
  • The cast received a 10 minute standing _______________________ at the end of their performance.
    ovation
  • I didn't think I would enjoy climbing so much but i've taken to it like a ___________ to water.
    duck
  • The boss says you're not working hard enough. Come on, start __________ your weight.
    pulling
  • She had to re-write her assignment completely. The first draft simply wasn't up to _________.
    scratch.
  • He pulled out _______/__________/__________ and gave a truly explosive on stage performance.
    all the stops