The company has already been __________ over high prices this year. (in trouble)
The company has already been IN HOT WATER over high prices this year.
Animal welfare is a subject very ____________. (it is very important to you and you are very interested in it and concerned about it)
Animal welfare is a subject very CLOSE TO MY HEART.
I really ___________ when I asked her about her job. I didn't know she had just been fired. (to say something that causes someone to be embarrassed, upset, or hurt especially when the speaker did not expect that reaction)
I really PUT MY FOOT IN IT when I asked her about her job. I didn't know she had just been fired.
We ___________ and didn't finish the project. (to have no more time to do or complete something)
We RAN OUT OF TIME and didn't finish the project.
You hit __________with this color of wallpaper for the living room; it looks better than I expected! (to do or say something that is exactly right)
You HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD with this color of wallpaper for the living room; it looks better than I expected!
__________, most of us don't get enough exercise. (used to say that something is true and cannot be denied)
LET'S FACE IT, most of us don't get enough exercise.
I have to _______ it! This haircut is awful!
I have to FACE it! This haircut is awful! (used to say that something is true and cannot be denied)
For him, taking tests is ____________. (very easy to do)
For him, taking tests is A PIECE OF CAKE.
Jazz just is _____________ – I prefer classical music. (it is not the type of thing that you like)
Jazz just is NOT MY CUP O F TEA – I prefer classical music.
______________ your brother while I’m out, please. (to watch someone or something or stay informed about the person’s behavior, esp. to keep someone out of trouble)
KEEP AN EYE ON your brother while I’m out, please.
Marcia has taught her children to _______ when it comes to cleaning up after meals. (help)
Marcia has taught her children to GIVE A HAND/ LEND A HAND when it comes to cleaning up after meals.
