Body Idioms
As a ____ __ _____, you should allow about an hour for the paint to dry before applying a second coat.
rule of thumb
I have some ________ (n) in my pocket if you need a few cents.
loose change
The rock star’s performance was truly ________; people still talk about it 20 years later.
Legendary
The lawyer had to ________ a new contract for the business partners.
Draw up
Apple has incredible ________; most of their customers won't buy any other type phone.
brand loyalty
My younger brother can be a ____ __ ____ when he keeps interrupting my homework.
Pain in the neck
Some of the old coins are no longer __ _______ (phr).
in circulation
The old library had a ________ smell of ancient paper and dampness.
Musty
Sometimes you have to ________ instincts and do what is logical instead.
go against
There was a temporary ________ in the computer system, but it's fixed now.
glitch
I knew I had broken the vase, so I had to go home and face ___ _____.
Face the music
Hopefully, my house will go __ __ ____ over the next ten years.
He was a ________ teenager who refused to follow any of the school rules.
Rebellious
Her version of events didn't ________ enough evidence to sustain his culpability.
holp up
He’s a total computer ____ and spends all his weekends coding.
nerd
When the fire alarm went off, he didn't ____ ___ ____; he calmly led everyone to the exit.
Lose his head
We couldn't decide who should go first, so we decided to ________ a ___(v)
toss a coin
After running the marathon, I felt completely w____ __t and just wanted to sleep.
wiped out
The soldiers had to l___ __ for inspection every morning.
line up
The CEO's financial records are under intense ________ by the authorities due to money laundering.
scrutiny
The teacher decided to __ _ ____ ___ to the student's minor mistake since it was his first time.
Turn a blind eye
The ____ ____ (n) of the ticket is $50, but I paid $100 on a resale site.
face value
Stress was the u_______g cause of his recent health problems.
underlying
He loves to ________ his expensive car whenever he drives through the neighborhood.
Show off
I bought the movie ________ because I loved the songs so much.
soundtrack