Idioms

Children who ..... of school face a high risk of sexual exploitation, hazardous labor, and living in the street.

"My brother is a ...... He spends all of his time on computers or reading science books," Allison told her new friend Mary.

Camping with his best friend had been fun. He knew that he better pack up and ..... the road soon if he was to get to work on time.

"John says he is going to join the army but I don't believe it. I don't believe that he will get up the ..... to sign up and go to basic training," Ryan said to Kyle.

There are many exercises used by the Army to lick people into ...... Some include long runs, sprints, push-ups, sit-ups, side-straddle hops and flutter-kicks. Each exercise is led, to begin with, by a Drill Sergeant.

"I have been working as hard as I can and as fast as I can and I still have barely made a ..... in my files. This company has to hire more people," Janice said to Brent.

"I saw you having lunch with that girl from your office. Are you getting ..... on her, Jim? She's pretty, and it's been too long since you dated anyone," Carl told his son.

In view of his change in fortune he decided to push the boat out and hold a big party.

The food was so good. Now, can you ask for the bill so we can see what the damage is?

Sally made her famous chocolate chip cookies from scratch.