Exercise #1
Fill in the blanks.
1. "___ a leg!"
(said to actors before a performance to wish them good luck)
2. "This new car is going to ___ an arm and a leg."
(said when something is very expensive)
3. "I thought this math problem would be difficult, but it was a ___ of cake."
(said when something is easy)
4. "You weren't supposed to tell anyone about the surprise party! You ___ the cat out of the bag."
(said when someone reveals a secret)
5. "Is he really that strong, or is he just ___ your leg?"
(said when someone is joking or not being serious)
6. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ___ on your parade."
(said when someone's plans are ruined or their mood is spoiled)
7. "I was going to propose, but I got ___ feet at the last minute."
(said when someone becomes nervous or hesitant about something)
8. "She really ___ over backwards to help me with the project."
(said when someone goes above and beyond to do something)
9. "I took on too many responsibilities at work and ___ off more than I could chew."
(said when someone takes on more than they can handle)
10. "We've been talking about starting this project for weeks, but we need someone to ___ the ball rolling."
(said when someone needs to take the first step or get something started)