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Complete the sentences with the correct idiom.

     
1.   I had to __________ and tell my boss that I made a mistake.
     
2.   The new intern is really __________ when it comes to using our computer systems.
     
3.   Despite her success, the actress remains __________ and approachable to her fans.
     
4.   It's important to __________ during a high-pressure situation.
     
5.   He was __________ after receiving the job offer of his dreams.
     
6.   The new manager is a real __________ and doesn't like to try new ideas.
     
7.   After studying all night, she felt __________ during her exam.
     
8.   I can't believe he quit his job without a backup plan – he's really __________.
     
9.   My friend is always __________ and making decisions without thinking things through.
     
10.   The CEO was __________ to announce the company's new product line.
     

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1.   I had to bite the bullet and tell my boss that I made a mistake.
2.   The new intern is really green around the gills when it comes to using our computer systems.
3.   Despite her success, the actress remains down to earth and approachable to her fans.
4.   It's important to keep your eye on the ball during a high-pressure situation.
5.   He was on cloud nine after receiving the job offer of his dreams.
6.   The new manager is a real stick in the mud and doesn't like to try new ideas.
7.   After studying all night, she felt like a zombie during her exam.
8.   I can't believe he quit his job without a backup plan – he's really burning his bridges.
9.   My friend is always jumping the gun and making decisions without thinking things through.
10.   The CEO was chomping at the bit to announce the company's new product line.
     
 
     
 

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