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I heard that you have rejected my proposal. I’m upset and have a ____

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bone to pick with someone – complaint, argument.

bone to pick with you.

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The whole cast was very sad that the show ____ on Broadway.

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bomb – fail, be unsuccessful.

bombed

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What is on the ____ tonight?

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boob tube – television set.

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The library is the perfect place for her to work because she is such a ____.

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bookworm – person who reads a lot.

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They kept bottles of ___ behind the bar.

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booze – liquor –

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