1) In an agitated state of suspense - OR - Anxiety, usually while waiting for something. a) Put on the spot b) On pins and needles c) Blew it d) Bombed 2) To make a mistake; mishandle things, not meet a deadline. a) Pulled some strings b) Make a killing c) Cover a lot of ground d) Dropped the ball 3) To know someone who could help to make something happen that wouldn't otherwise be possible. a) Had a blast b) Call the shots c) Pulled some strings d) Dropped the ball 4) To have a good time, to really enjoy oneself. a) Blew it b) Drive a hard bargain c) Bombed d) Had a blast 5) Spoil, mess up, or ruin something, as in That was a great opportunity, but now I've messed it up. a) Blew it b) Bullish c) Put on the spot d) Drive a hard bargain 6) To do badly in something, i.e. a test, a work project, a play, etc. a) Blew it b) Make a killing c) Put on the spot d) Bombed 7) Aggressively self-confident or assertive. a) Have a blast b) Bullish c) Blew it d) Cook the books 8) alter facts or figures dishonestly or illegally, usually in accounting or bookkeeping. a) Cook the books b) Drop the ball c) Make a killing d) On pins and needles 9) Be very strict in managing an organization or operation. a) Pull some strings b) Disciplinary measure c) Run a tight ship d) Bullish 10) Forcing someone to answer a difficult question or make a decision about something very quickly. a) Drives a hard bargain b) Put on the spot c) Covered a lot of ground d) On pins and needles 11) Go a given extent or considerable distance, especially at a satisfactory speed. Ex: She really got far with her studies. a) Call the shots b) Drive a hard bargain c) Pull some strings d) Covered a lot of ground 12) Be uncompromising in making a deal. a) Blue collar worker b) Drive a hard bargain c) Dropped the ball d) Bombed 13) Take the initiative in deciding how something should be done -OR- Someone in charge who makes decisions. a) Cook the books b) Bombed c) Dismissal d) Call the shots 14) Have great financial success. a) Make a killing b) Bombed c) Drive a hard bargain d) Have a blast

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