Across
- 1. It's not fair to pass the _________________________ (avoid responsibility) and blame your brother for your mistake.
- 4. I've told you I'm sorry, so now the ball is in your _________________________ (it's your decision).
- 5. You learn who your true friends are when the _________________________ are down (in a difficult situation).
- 7. She said she wouldn't be my friend anymore, but when I called her _________________________ (asked if she really meant it), she apologized.
- 8. I didn't plan to buy the shoes; I just did it on the _________________________ of the moment (without planning).
- 10. One major clothing brand stopped using real fur, and soon many others followed _________________________ (did the same).
- 12. His guess about the movie's ending was _________________________ of the mark (incorrect); the actual ending was completely different.
- 13. She organized the entire community clean-up _________________________ her own bat (independently); no one asked her to do it.
- 14. Using the same software for the design competition puts everyone on a _________________________ playing field (in equal conditions).
- 15. I'm really nervous, but I've decided to take the _________________________ (take a risk) and ask them out on a date.
- 16. The event organizer was really on the _________________________ (alert and quick), so everything ran smoothly and on time.
- 17. We need to _________________________ our cards on the table (tell the truth) and be honest about what happened.
Down
- 2. If the weather stays this bad, cancelling the picnic is on the _________________________ (is likely).
- 3. My boss threw me a _________________________ (surprised me) by asking me to work this weekend — I totally wasn't expecting it.
- 4. If you play your _________________________ right (act wisely) and save some money, you could afford a new laptop by the summer.
- 6. If this new plan doesn't work, we'll have to go back to _________________________ one (start over completely).
- 7. For a reliable used car, your best _________________________ (the wisest choice) is to buy from a family friend.
- 9. To start the ball _________________________ (begin something) and get people talking, let's ask everyone an interesting question.
- 11. My dad said he'd _________________________ (promise it if we promise something in return: 2 words) and drive us to the cinema if we cleaned our rooms first.