1. The team's victory was ________ their superior tactical awareness.

2. It’s ________ time you started taking your studies seriously.

3. He’s always ________ his nose into other people’s business.

4. The company has decided to ________ out of the deal at the last minute.

5. I haven't the ________ idea how to solve this complex equation.

6. She was ________ with emotion when she heard the news.

7. The police are ________ a tight rein on the protestors to avoid violence.

8. You shouldn't ________ to conclusions before hearing the full story.

9. The new policy will ________ into force at the beginning of next year.

10. He’s an ________ hand at fixing computers; he’s been doing it for years.

11. I’m afraid I’m a bit ________ of cash at the moment.

12. The project is ________ schedule due to the technical difficulties.

13. She has a ________ for languages; she can speak five fluently.

14. We need to ________ the air before we can work together again.

15. He was ________ with a medal for his bravery during the fire.

16. It's no ________ crying over spilt milk; what’s done is done.

17. The meeting ________ out to be much more productive than expected.

18. I was ________ the point of calling you when you walked in.

19. She's a bit ________ the weather today, so she’s staying in bed.

20. The motion was ________ by the majority of the board members.

21. Don't let your success go to your ________.

22. The negotiations have ________ a deadlock after three hours.

23. He ________ his living as a freelance graphic designer.

24. I’d ________ you didn't mention this to anyone else.

25. The car ________ a fortune to repair after the accident.