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English Slang Idioms (71)

"Thomas Edison was the first one out of the ......... to convert electricity into light in an economically-feasible manner," the junior high teacher told the class.
"Oh, did I tell you that I would drop off your order today? In that case, I will make you my first ......... of call and I am sorry I didn't call you to confirm the delivery," the delivery man said.
"I am kind of like a ......... out of water here, Jay. I know about structural engineering but not much about mechanical engineering, I'm afraid. I thought you needed a structural engineer," Curtis said.
"Thank you for making such a big steak dinner. This is a meal fit for a .........!" Her husband said.
"He is just angry because the boss embarrassed him in front of the board by criticizing his plan. He is not mad at you; it's just a ......... of pique," Elly said to Carie.
"That saw you have definitely fits the .......... That saw is the best I have ever seen and will work perfectly for what we are doing," Luke told Ernie.
"Grandpa looks fit to be .......... I guess the mailman forgot to stop here again today," Melissa said.
Jack looked like he had a hard night. His clothes were rumpled, his hair wasn't combed and he had a noticeable five o'clock ..........
"A lot of these new musicians are flashes in the .......... They are popular now but no one will remember them in a few years," Frank told his daughter.
"I am ......... out disgusted with how this company treats it's employees," Garry remarked when he found out that the team's medical benefits were reduced.