1. I'm __________ a loose end this weekend. Do you want to go out?

2. The decision was made __________ accordance with the committee's rules.

3. He's been __________ a bad mood ever since he lost his wallet.

4. The plan was perfect __________ theory, but it failed in practice.

5. You should be more careful; you're putting your life __________ risk.

6. I met an old school friend __________ chance at the supermarket.

7. The two countries have been __________ war for over three years.

8. He's been __________ of breath since he ran up those stairs.

9. I'm sorry, I'm not __________ liberty to discuss the details of the contract.

10. The car is __________ good condition, considering how old it is.

11. The company is __________ the verge of signing a major international deal.

12. He learned the entire poem __________ heart for the school play.

13. Everything in the shop is __________ sale this week with 50% off.

14. The manager is __________ the impression that you've already finished.

15. The two witness statements were __________ conflict with each other.

16. He's been __________ of work since the factory closed down.

17. I didn't break the vase __________ purpose; it was a complete accident.

18. The school is __________ the process of updating its computer system.

19. You should book your tickets __________ advance to get a better price.

20. The information you provided is __________ date; we need the new figures.

21. He is constantly __________ odds with his colleagues over the project.

22. The proposal was rejected __________ the grounds that it was too expensive.

23. The witness was __________ oath when she gave her testimony.

24. I'm afraid I'm __________ a bit of a rush, so I can't talk right now.

25. The project is now __________ control, so don't worry.