While we're in town doing our shopping, let's go and see my mother. That way, we can kill two_____ with one stone. (to achieve two aims with one action)
birds
15
I can't help you at the moment, I'm afraid. I've got bigger _____ to fry. (to have more important things to do or think about)
fish
15
I'm so hungry, I could eat a _____! (an expression used for saying that you are very hungry)
horse
15
Have you met our new manager? He really thinks he's the _____'s knees! (to think you are very clever and important)
bee
15
"How did you know that Mr Roberts is going to resign?" "I got it straight from the _____'s mouth." (information that comes from someone who is directly involved – in this case, from Mr Roberts)
horse
15
I only started my new job last week, and I still feel like a _____ out of water. (to be in a situation that you know nothing about or are not used to)
fish
15
I don't trust Eric when he says he's working late at the office. To be honest, I smell a _____. (to be suspicious, or to think that someone is trying to trick you)
rat
15
The hotel used to be the best in town, but since the new manager took over it's really gone to the _____. (not as good at it was in the past)
dogs
15
Tony! What a surprise! It's wonderful to see you again. I haven't seen you for _____'s years! (an extremely long time)
donkey
15
You really let the _____ out of the bag when you asked Louise what time her party started. She didn't know anything about it. It was supposed to be a surprise. (to tell someone something that was supposed to be a secret)
cat
15
I always thought Laurence was rather shallow and superficial, but yesterday I saw him reading a book of Renaissance poetry. He's a bit of a dark _____, isn't he? (someone with a secret, especially a secret ability, skill or achievement)
