They were __________ out of time and only had three minutes to score a goal.
running
She was in trouble for missing the deadline.
She was in hot water for missing the deadline.
I wanted to finish the conversation before I put my __________ in it any further.
foot
He didn’t say he had a new job. He’s such a dark __________!
horse
They had to finish the project quickly.
They had to work against the clock to finish the project.
I’ll give you a __________ with your suitcase – it looks very heavy.
hand
Can you keep an __________ on the kids while I cook dinner?
eye
Reading a good book is something I enjoy.
Reading a good book is my cup of tea.
Golf isn’t my __________ of tea. I prefer tennis.
cup
These days children find using computers a piece of __________.
cake
He told a joke to start the conversation.
He told a joke to break the ice.
I love my friends, they're really close to my __________, but I'm quite shy with strangers.
heart
Mia wants to get out of the __________ race. She says it’s too competitive and stressful.
rat
She couldn't decide between the two options.
She was in two minds about the options.
My friend said I'm constantly multitasking and he __________ the nail on the head - there's always something to do.
hit