Reading
I can ___ (know you really well) — I know you're nervous about the audition because you keep tapping your foot.
read you like a book
I missed the drama at lunch. Can you ___ me ___ (tell me) what happened?
put (me) in the picture about
Even though our lead guitarist is sick, we'll perform without him. ___! (We shouldn't give up)
The show must go on!
I don't mean to ___ (boast), but I did manage to finish that entire video game in one weekend.
toot my own horn
Hearing that the exam was postponed was ___ (pleasant).
music to my ears
Our new science teacher is strict and ___ everything ___ (following the rules), so don't be late for her class.
does (everything) by the book
They made all the plans for the trip without me; I feel completely ___ (not informed).
left out of the picture
He started to ___ (arguing) when they wouldn't let him into the club, but it was just embarrassing.
make a scene
My parents have ___ (persuaded me) that I need to start thinking about university choices.
drummed it into my head
I accidentally broke my friend's phone; I can't avoid it any longer, I have to go and ___ (admit).
face the music
You're always so organised with your homework; I should ___ (follow your example).
take a page out of your book
After working there for a year, Maya has the Saturday morning shift at the cafe ___ (is an expert).
down to an art
The concert starts in an hour, so we should ___ (get started) and head to the venue.
get the show on the road
Let's post about our bake sale on social media to ___ (get) more support from other students.
drum up
Leo used to hate studying, but he ___ (changed his opinion) after he got a surprisingly good grade on his last test.
changed his tune
The previous head of the student council was so popular; she'll be ___ (really successful).
a tough act to follow
I just need to ___ (improve a bit) the lyrics of my song before I perform it.
fine-tune
I need to ___ (liven up) my old jeans with some patches and embroidery to make them unique.
jazz up
Your presentation on climate change really ___ (was the right thing to say) with the class; everyone was talking about it afterwards.
hit the right note
My mum sounds like a ___ (repetitive) when she tells me to clean my room every single day.
broken record