“It’s time for me to hit the -----, I’m so tired.”

“Did you hear that Sarah stabbed Kate in the ----- last week?”

“No! I thought they were best friends, what did she do?”

“She told their boss that Kate wasn’t interested in a promotion at work and Sarah got it instead.”

“Wow, that’s the ultimate betrayal! No wonder they’re not friends anymore.”

“I don’t understand why none of the girls here want to speak to me.”

“It looks like you’ve lost your ----- with the ladies.”

“Oh no, they used to love me, what happened?”

“Shall I get your mom a glass of wine?”

“No, she’s stopped drinking.”

“Really, why?”

“I don’t know. A few months ago, she just announced one day she’s quitting drinking.”

“She just quit cold -----?”

“Yes, just like that!”

“I can’t understand why I failed math.”

“You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to face the ----- and take the class again next semester if you really want to graduate when you do.”

“You’ve met my friend Amy Adams, right?”

“Hmmm, I’m not sure, but that name ----- a bell. Was she the one who went to Paris last year?”

“Why is Nick so angry and where did he go?”

“He had a fight with his brother, so he went for a run to blow off -----.”

“Hi guys, as we don’t have much time here, so I’m going to cut to the -----. We’ve been having some major problems in the office lately.”

“Jen, have you set a date for the wedding yet?”

“Not exactly, things are up in the ----- and we’re not sure if our families can make it on the day we wanted. Hopefully we’ll know soon and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.”

“Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They aren’t due until next week, you’re really on the -----. I wish I could be more organized.”

“How’s Paula? Has she gotten ----- the death of her dog yet?”

“I think so. She’s already talking about getting a new one.”

John was born with a ----- spoon in his mouth. His parents bought him everything he wanted and sent him to the best private schools.”

“The price of chocolate has doubled. I nearly paid an arm and a ----- for a small candy bar.”

“The manager fired the cashier because he had ----- fingers. He stole more than $200 in a month.”

“The trip to the beach cost me $100, but I almost broke ----- after winning $90 in a contest.”

“We had a date last night and we went ------. I paid for my coffee and she paid for her salad.”

“The family has been living ----- to mouth ever since their father lost his job.”

“My friend is nervous about taking his driving test but I’m cool as a -----.”

“I’m not sure which I enjoy more—pottery or dancing. It’s like comparing apples and -----.”

“Don’t trouble yourself cooking such a big meal. I eat like a -----.”

“It shouldn’t be hard too hard for a smart ----- like you to learn Spanish.”