Complete the sentences with one of the idioms/fixed phrases in the list below.

1. The surgeon seemed to have ... when he succeeded in separating the Siamese twins.

2. He ... when he said I was willing to help. I simply haven't got the time to.

3. He ... when he heard he'd failed all his exams.

4. I know you told me about the meeting, but it completely ... .

5. The Mayor ... the builder to construct a new shopping centre on the outskirts of town.

6. Would you ... ?
We've only half an hour before the bus leaves.

7. It never ... that she might be offended by what I said.

8. Life is short, so ... .