My sister is a ________; she stays up until 2 AM every night.
NIGHT OWL
The manager took __________ of the bonus money, leaving little for the rest of us.
THE LION'S SHARE
The competition is really just a __________ race between Team A and Team B.
TWO-HORSE (race)
My little brother refuses to watch horror movies because he’s such __________.
A SCAREDY CAT
From the airplane window, we had __________ of the mountains below.
A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
If you keep __________, no one will take you seriously when there’s real danger.
CRYING WOLF
He’s a _______; all he can do is play that one song on the guitar.
ONE-TRICK PONY
This tiny office is so cramped—there’s __________!
NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO SWING A CAT
He wanted to try bungee jumping but _______ out of it at the last moment.
CHICKENED (OUT OF)
When the teacher asked me a question, I froze like _________.
A DEER IN HEADLIGHTS
His constant humming really _____ my _____ — it’s so annoying!
GETS (my) GOAT
He was smiling like ________ after winning the game.
THE CAT THAT GOT THE CREAM
During the flu season, students were _______ like flies.
DROPPING (like flies)
We need to discuss __________ — why is nobody talking about the budget problem?
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
She always gets on __________ when someone questions her decisions.
(gets on) HER HIGH HORSE
You’re young, talented, and there're plenty of opportunities — the world __________!
(the world) IS YOUR OYSTER
Criticism doesn’t bother her — it’s just _________.
WATER OFF A DUCK'S BACK
My mom keeps _____ me about cleaning my room.
BADGERING
I tried to fix the sink but ended up making a _______ - only made it worse.
PIG'S EAR OF IT
If you think I stole your pen, you’re __________ — I didn’t even see it!
BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE