A
Give me ________!
to slap a person’s hand as a hearty greeting or a sign of solid agreement
FIVE
______ of all trades
a person who is capable of doing many different kinds of jobs, who is skilled in many ways
JACK
grin like a _________ cat
to grin a broad smile
Cheshire
it takes two to _____________
two people are required to accomplish this deed
TANGO
last ______
one hardship too many, the final extra burden which makes everything intolerable
STRAW
_____ and ____ above someone
far superior; much better than
HEAD, SHOULDERS
______ robbery
an extremely high price or charge for something
HIGHWAY
go _____
to leave work or duties without permission
AWOL
lie _____
to conceal yourself or your intentions
LOW
life begins at _____
even in middle age the future is promising
FORTY
lies, damned lies and ______
there are ordinary lies, very harmful lies and (most shameless of all) "something" which seem to show the truth, but can be exploited to show the opposite
STATISTICS
little ____ told me
to have obtained information from a secret source
BIRD
______’s share
the biggest portion
LION
grasp the ______
to deal with the problem quickly and directly though it may require some courage
NETTLE
_______eminence
the power behind the throne
GREY
nothing to write _____ about
boring or disappointing; not very exciting, important
HOME
land of milk and ___________
a place abundant in food and all human needs
HONEY
________ business
silliness or fooling around; dishonest or illegal activities; idiotic pranks
MONKEY
off the ____
impromptu
CUFF
media ______
publicity in the newspapers or on TV which makes a person or thing much more talented, attractive or valuable than they are in reality
HYPE
labor of _____
work done not for money but for love or a sense of accomplishment
LOVE
one-_______ town
a place with few comforts and activities; a dull rural town
HORSE
_______ two-shoes
a person who thinks he or she is perfect or tries to be
GOODY
jump on the _____________
to join or give support to a political party, or a person or movement which seems to be assured of success
BANDWAGON
play ______
to be a third unwanted person accompanying two lovers
gooseberry