Read the sentences and fill in the gaps with the appropriate phrases. There are two extra options

• nosy parker
• attached to
• ashamed of
• have a quick word
• take it easy
• on behalf of
• out of the blue
• found guilty
• have the least doubt
• has half a mind to
• deal with
• serious violation

1. Please, don't mention Rose today. Aunt Irene won't stop asking questions about her. I wish this
   [ ] won't come to the party.
2. Mr Pippin didn't want to buy a dog at first but then he became very
   [ ] it.
3. I let her down, and I am very
   [ ] what I did.
4. Kelly was late because she was stopped by her coworker to
   [ ] about the upcoming presentation.
5. You shouldn't worry about it. Just slow down and
   [ ]. Everything will be fine.
6. Let me answer the question
   [ ] my wife.
7. Jenny and Julien were walking and chatting, and then,
   [ ], hundreds of cyclists appeared there.
8. John was
   [ ] and was sentenced to three years of jail.
9. It was James who stole my aunt's ring, I don't
   [ ].
10. Tanya
    [ ] quit her job after talking to her boss about bonuses.