Complete the paragraph by filling each blank with an idiom from the list provided. Each idiom must be used in a way that changes its literal meaning.

Paragraph: "When I finally ___(1)___ the project deadline, my boss ___(2)___ and said, 'We need to ___(3)___ before the client notices.' I tried to ___(4)___ the situation, but the team was already ___(5)___ ."

Idioms: in the nick of time, beat around the bush, pull the plug, keep one's fingers crossed, bark up the wrong tree, hit the nail on the head, turn a blind eye, get cold feet, spill the beans, throw in the towel.

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Complete the paragraph by filling each blank with an idiom from the list provided. Each idiom must be used in a way that changes its literal meaning.

Paragraph: "When I finally ___(1)___ the project deadline, my boss ___(2)___ and said, 'We need to ___(3)___ before the client notices.' I tried to ___(4)___ the situation, but the team was already ___(5)___ ."

Idioms: in the nick of time, beat around the bush, pull the plug, keep one's fingers crossed, bark up the wrong tree, hit the nail on the head, turn a blind eye, get cold feet, spill the beans, throw in the towel.

Accepted Answer

1) in the nick of time
2) beat around the bush
3) pull the plug
4) keep one's fingers crossed
5) bark up the wrong tree

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