Choose words and phrases from the choices below to complete each sentence or question:

1. Ever since Louis was voted class president, he’s been on a big __________.

2. Daniel is a real __________.  He refuses to help for anything, and he’s too lazy to get a job.

3. Our business plans will __________ if we don’t get a loan from the bank.

4. Before Dan buys a new car, he will have to run it past his ____________.

5. Vanessa decided it was too big a __________ to drive an hour to work every morning, so she quit her job.

6. Dr. Evans became extremely irritated when he found out his 2:00 appointment was a ___________.

7. Rachel is going to __________ her credit card if she doesn’t stop using it so much.

8. Oscar is going to ask his ___________ if he can borrow his car tonight.

9. Do you need help? ___________!  I can help you out.

10. People have a tendency to ___________ a lot of water when it’s really hot outside.

11. Before the new song was released on the internet, we were able to get our hands on a __________.

12. It’s hard to trust Theresa to remember anything because she’s such an __________.

13. This weekend I’m just going to ___________ with some of my buds.

14. A hitchhiker sticks his thumb out while standing on the side of the road in order to __________ a ride from travellers who pass by.

15. I’m so ___________ today because I only got an hour of sleep last night.

Answers: 1. ego trip; 2. deadbeat; 3. fizzle; 4. better half; 5. hassle; 6. no show; 7. max out; 8. old man; 9. No sweat; 10. guzzle; 11. demo; 12. airhead; 13. kick it; 14. mooch; 15. out of it