My history project will need to be put on the back burner until my math test is done.
temporarily do not deal with because it is not urgent/important
His name was on the tip of my tongue...but I couldn't remember it.
almost able to remember
Could Marcus come with us? Sure, the more the merrier.
The more people there are involved in something, the more fun it will be.
If you think you can be chosen for the lead role, then give it a shot.
attempt to do something
One day, out of the blue, I received a letter from my elementary friend.
happens unexpectedly
I am starting to have second thoughts about the car I want to buy.
reconsidering
If you had played your cards right and focused on your grades, you would have gotten a college basketball scholarship.
do the correct things to get a desired result
She was a basket case after her cat died.
emotionally unstable
I have a gut feeling that something bad is going to happen today.
an instinct or intuition
I have to stay on the ball with my assignments since I am taking an extra class this semester.
to be alert, focused
You need to keep on eye on the sauce so that it doesn't boil over.
watch closely
Everyone has too much work to do; we are all in the same boat.
to be in the same difficult situation as someone else
I try to keep an open mind about the movie even though I haven not heard good things about it.
be willing to listen to other people's opinions about someone or something
I don't have a clue where I left my baseball glove.
have no idea
The trip was going to be a surprise until my little sister let the cat out of the bag.
To let a secret be known.