1. The exam was a ______ of cake; I finished it in no time.

2. I'm feeling a bit ______ the weather today, so I’ll stay in.

3. We only see our distant relatives ______ in a blue moon.

4. Can you ______ me a hand with these heavy boxes?

5. It’s been raining cats and ______ all morning.

6. I’ve ______ my mind about buying that expensive watch.

7. We are in the same ______, so let's try to work together.

8. She learned the entire poem by ______ for the competition.

9. I met my old teacher by ______ at the cinema yesterday.

10. I'm sorry, I broke your favorite mug by ______.

11. By the ______, have you seen my sunglasses anywhere?

12. He is always in a ______ to finish his work early.

13. The old elevator is ______ of order again.

14. I didn't do it on ______, it was a complete accident.

15. Please keep an ______ on my luggage for a minute.

16. The car is ______ fire! Get out quickly!

17. She is ______ a diet because she wants to lose weight.

18. The train arrived right ______ time, at 10:00 AM sharp.

19. We arrived just ______ time to catch the last bus home.

20. He makes a ______ as a professional mountain guide.

21. It’s a beautiful day, let’s go to the museum ______ foot.

22. I'm ______ of breath after running up those stairs.

23. They fell ______ love while they were traveling in Italy.

24. We have a lot ______ common, especially our love for jazz.

25. He is currently ______ work, so he can't answer the phone.