Action Verb Idioms #1

Put each of the following verbs, remembering to conjugate, in the correct gap. Some verbs are used more than once.

drop, kiss, blow, hold, climb, kick, hit, stare, blow, bite

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1. Tom is really trying hard to -- kick his smoking habit.
2. The stock market crashed so I guess I can -- kiss my profit goodbye.
3. When you get to Japan, make sure to -- drop me a line and let me know how you are doing.
4. Jack was -- climbing the wall with impatience.
5. I wish the boss would -- hold off on his demands.
6. Peter's father -- blew his lid when he heard about his poor grades.
7. Have you seen Mary's new computer? She must have -- dropped a bundle!
8. The next time Jim offends you, just -- stare him down and he will probably leave you in peace.
9. Don't complain about your boss! You should never -- bite the hand that feeds you.
10. I'm so depressed. I think that I've truly -- hit bottom this time.
11. It's time to -- bite the bullet and start studying for the exam.
12. If you want him to buy you a new car, why don't you -- drop a hint?

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