Idioms

This cause is _____ to my heart.

• near

• close

• next

I'm afraid we've _____ and won't be able to finish the project on time.

• run out of time

• made time

• saved time

_____ it, we have to work overtime to meet the deadline.

• Facing

• Facing up to

• Let's face

After forgetting my boss's birthday, I found myself _____.

• in hot water

• on cloud nine

• over the moon

We need to _____ if we want to finish this before the deadline.

• work against the clock

• work in our own time

• work at a leisurely pace

Golf is _____, but I prefer basketball.

• my cup of tea

• not my cup of tea

• everyone's cup of tea

After years of experience, this task is a _____ for me.

• piece of cake

• walk in the park

• breeze

_____ the kids while I go to the store, please?

• Turn an eye to

• Keep an eye on

• Close an eye to

She's a _____ who surprised us all by winning the competition.

• front-runner

• sure thing

•  dark horse

I'm tired of this _____, I need to slow down and enjoy life.

• dog race

• rat race

• horse race