English Slang Idioms (71)

"Thomas Edison was the first one out of the ......... to convert electricity into light in an economically-feasible manner," the junior high teacher told the class.
gate
class
prison
mud

"Oh, did I tell you that I would drop off your order today? In that case, I will make you my first ......... of call and I am sorry I didn't call you to confirm the delivery," the delivery man said.
schedule
location
port
destination

"I am kind of like a ......... out of water here, Jay. I know about structural engineering but not much about mechanical engineering, I'm afraid. I thought you needed a structural engineer," Curtis said.
plant
fish
salt
ship

"Thank you for making such a big steak dinner. This is a meal fit for a .........!" Her husband said.
king
pig
vegetarian
magazine

"He is just angry because the boss embarrassed him in front of the board by criticizing his plan. He is not mad at you; it's just a ......... of pique," Elly said to Carie.
mood
idea
passion
fit

"That saw you have definitely fits the .......... That saw is the best I have ever seen and will work perfectly for what we are doing," Luke told Ernie.
cause
call
bill
person

"Grandpa looks fit to be .......... I guess the mailman forgot to stop here again today," Melissa said.
had
hold
trained
tied

Jack looked like he had a hard night. His clothes were rumpled, his hair wasn't combed and he had a noticeable five o'clock ..........
schedule
shadow
appearance
appointment

"A lot of these new musicians are flashes in the .......... They are popular now but no one will remember them in a few years," Frank told his daughter.
pan
news
lights
camera

"I am ......... out disgusted with how this company treats it's employees," Garry remarked when he found out that the team's medical benefits were reduced.
flail
comb
flat
lash