Before the group project started, Max told a silly joke to break the ______.

The math homework was a ______ of cake because we had practiced the same problems yesterday.

I have a big test tomorrow, so I need to hit the ______ tonight.

After the long school trip, I was ready to hit the ______ as soon as I got home.

I stayed home from school because I was feeling under the ______.

My uncle only eats vegetables once in a blue ______, so we were shocked when he ordered a salad.

I accidentally let the cat out of the ______ when I mentioned the surprise party.

I sent you all the information, so now the ball is in your ______.

That new phone costs an arm and a ______, so I’m keeping my old one.

I was nervous about apologizing, but I decided to bite the ______ and do it.

You finished the project after the deadline, but better late than ______.

We have cleaned the whole classroom, so let’s call it a ______.

The children were calm at first, but the game quickly got out of ______.

This puzzle is difficult, but hang in ______ and keep trying.

I forgot to apply for the singing contest, so I missed the ______.

I thought Sam was serious, but he was only pulling my ______.

Speak of the ______! We were just talking about Lily, and now she’s walking in.

Stop beating around the ______ and tell me why you broke the vase.

The builder cut ______, so the toy house fell apart after one day.

I don’t think Mia lied, so I’ll give her the benefit of the ______.

Our teacher went the extra ______ by making review games for us.

Please keep an ______ on my backpack while I buy a drink.

By walking the dog while calling Grandma, Dad killed two birds with one ______.

To make a long story ______, I missed the bus and had to walk to school.

Learning piano is hard, but no pain, no ______.

We need to be on the same ______ before we start the science project.

My cousin arrived out of the ______ with a pizza and a birthday cake.

Don’t put all your eggs in one ______; apply to several schools.

My brother and I finally see eye to ______ about sharing the computer.

Sit ______ while I check if the movie tickets are still available.

Don’t spill the ______ about the secret gift for Mom.

That website sounds strange, so take the information with a grain of ______.

Living near school and the park gives us the best of both ______.

My best friend stayed with me through thick and ______.

Time ______ when we play our favorite game after class.

I’ll believe your dog did your homework when ______ fly.

“This pizza is amazing!” “You can say that ______!”

I don’t know where the remote is; your ______ is as good as mine.

Yelling at your brother will only add ______ to the fire.

If you blame the quiet dog for stealing your sandwich, you’re barking up the wrong ______.

I joined five clubs this term, but I think I bit off more than I could ______.

I had to burn the midnight ______ to finish my history report.

I forgot my homework but found it in my bag by the ______ of my teeth.

We lost the game, but there’s no use crying over spilled ______.

The picnic was canceled, but every cloud has a silver ______ because we had a movie day instead.

I wanted to sing on stage, but I got cold ______ and stayed in my seat.

If Dad sees this broken window, we’ll be in hot ______.

Don’t jump the ______; wait until the teacher says the race has started.

The teacher let me off the ______ because I had been sick all week.

When my little brother drew on my homework, it was the last ______.