The manager___Jane by firing her in front of all her colleagues.

Stone flooring is so___ that it almost never wears out. In fact, with a little care, it will last the lifetime of your home

Rather than simply asking the boys, the principal___that they were fighting over a girl

A lot of complaints received in the retail industry are about ___ staff. When customers need help, they want staff to help them, not play on their phones

Caring and paying attention to detail are essential attributes for a good nurse

The vaccine must be tested thoroughly before it can be released to the public

John Lennon’s “Imagine”, one of the 100 most-performed songs of the 20th century, is widely recognized to be the best song of all time.

The driving instructor had a valid reason to fail the overconfident driver when he drove through a red light.

Jim Thompson, known all over the world for saving the art of Thai silk, went missing in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands. There has been no trace of him since.

once in a blue moon

in no time

to bury the hatchet

to cost an arm and a leg

to be up a tree

beat around the bush

to get a kick

to give someone a cold shoulder

to drive someone up the wall

A smart Alec / aleck