foot
It’s your first day at work, so make sure you ____________________ and leave a good impression.
put your best foot forward
Could you ____________________ with these boxes? They’re way too heavy for one person.
give me a hand
He ____________________ by bragging too much during the interview—it cost him the job.
shot himself in the foot
I love city life. ____________________, I do miss the quiet of the countryside sometimes.
on the other hand
If you ____________________ on this assignment, we won’t finish in time.
drag your feet
In this line of work, creativity ____________________ with problem-solving.
goes hand in hand
She was excited about the wedding, but got ____________________ just days before the ceremony.
cold feet
He was rude to his mentor, which was like ____________________—not a smart move.
Bite the hand that feeds you
He jokes about being old, saying he already has ____________________.
one foot in the grave
After years of trying to help, she decided to ____________________ the situation entirely.
wash your hands of