After a stressful day, all I want is some peace and...
quiet
I have to go to the bank, pick up some groceries and post a letter. I have to run some...
The party was amazing! We danced all night and had a...
blast
I've been living abroad for six months, and I really miss my family. I'm feeling...
homesick
Don't worry about the drinks. They're free! They're on the...
house
I need to decompress. I need to blow off some...
steam
I don't want to spoil your good news, but I hate to rain on your...
parade
I can't believe you've never heard of this band. You're really late to the...
I don't want to spoil the surprise, but please don't let the cat out of the...
bag
I know you're nervous about the interview, but you've prepared well. Fingers...
crossed
I love horror films. I'm a ... for them.
sucker
We have a few days to finish the project, so there's still some ... room
wiggle
She never apologizes and always blames other people. She's showing her true...
colors
I don't think we should spend the entire meeting discussing such a minor detail. We're splitting...
hairs
She always acts as if she's better than everyone else. She walks around like she owns...
the place
I don't want to get involved in their argument. It's not my circus, not my...
monkeys
I know you want to tell him what you think, but you should read the...
room
I don't want to criticize her in front of everyone. Let's not air our dirty...
laundry
I spent three hours looking for the perfect vintage jacket. It was like looking for a needle in a...
I was going to ask for a pay rise, but I got nervous and ... out
chickened
I know the decision is difficult, but you need to consider the consequences. There is a lot at...
stake
She didn't get the job because she lacked experience, but that's only part of the story. There's more to it than meets...
the eye
Their individual talents are impressive, but together they create something even better. They're more than the sum...
of their parts
This is something specific that really annoys me. It's a pet...
peeve
I was all alone. I was left to...
my own devices