English Slang Idioms (443)

"I can tell you want to end our relationship. It's ......... all over your face. I wish we could've worked things out, but I guess we can't," James said to Tina.
written
brushed
painted
drawn

"You had a right to be mad at me for playing my guitar so late last night, but throwing it in the trash was uncalled .........," Brian complained to his roommate.
on
out
to
for

"When I went to basic training, I was determined to stay under the .......... I figured if I didn't stand out, I wouldn't get picked on," Joe told Greg.
weather
microscope
radar
cover

"This award goes to Tom Siemens for five years of hard work and unwavering ......... to this company," the boss announced to the staff.
friendship
pride
attendance
loyalty

"Originally, we offered a $50 bonus to staff who achieve 90% of the company's performance statistics, but we've decided to up the .......... Now, the award is open only to those who attain 95%, but if you're in that percentile, you'll receive a $250 bonus," the manager announced.
bet
ante
dare
oath

"I hate when couples start joking about leaving each other because they're moving into dangerous .......... It may start off as a joke, but it only takes one comment to turn the conversation serious and hurtful," Jacky said to Gina.
fields
places
waters
country

Why didn't you get Adam a Christmas present? I might not have asked you in so many ........., but I did say that Christmas was coming and we needed to get all of our friends gifts.
syllables
ways
words
gestures

"This was supposed to be a fun game for us to enjoy. How did it turn into such a ......... competition?" Henrietta demanded of the group.
cutthroat
push-and-shove
setback
in-and-out

"We're lost. Can't you read a map? How did you miss the exit we're supposed to take?" Nancy fumed. Luke replied, "Relax, will you? We're just ......... up to it now. See the sign?"
coming
pushing
glancing
nearing

"We're going to make some good money off this concert. Look at all the teenagers lined up like ......... to the slaughter, just waiting to come in and spend their parents' money," Randall said to Hank.
lice
lions
larks
lambs