Common idioms

The teacher tried to ignore the obvious tension in the classroom, but everyone knew there was a(n) _____________.

• slippery slope

• early bird

• elephant in the room

• Pandora's box

My grandmother is 90 years old, but she's still as sharp as a tack. She hasn't (a)   yet.

I told my friend I wouldn't reveal her secret, but she kept pressing me until I finally ____________.

• faced the music

• spilled the beans

• put the cart before the horse

• kicked the bucket

My mom always says that the (a)   catches the worm.

Stop arguing and ____________!

• put a sock in it

• face the music

• be on autopilot

• be an open book

I was so nervous before my presentation, but I remained ....... cool ........ a ........ throughout.

(only write the missing words)

(a)  

It's pouring rain outside. It's raining (a)   !

Once you start lying, it can be a (a)   slope.

You can't expect to get a job without first getting an education or experience. You're ____________.

• not facing the music

• putting the cart before the horse

• kicking the bucket

• on autopilot

I'm so stressed about my upcoming exams. I'm going to have my head (a)   and forget everything I've learned.