Every day

Question 1

to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier

Answer 1

Play it by ear

Question 2

becoming healthy after an illness:

Answer 2

On the mend

Question 3

to touch someone’s feet with your own under the table, usually in order to show sexual interest in the person:

Answer 3

Play footsie

Question 4

to touch someone’s feet with your own under the table, usually in order to show sexual interest in the person:

Answer 4

Play footsie

Question 5

something that makes you feel better, often a drink or a tonic (= a type of medicine)

Answer 5

Pick-me-up

I need a little pick-me-up in the middle of the afternoon.

Question 6

something that makes you feel better, often a drink or a tonic (= a type of medicine)

Answer 6

Pick-me-up

I need a little pick-me-up in the middle of the afternoon.

Question 7

very full or crowded

Answer 7

Rammed

It’s a beautiful city but it’s rammed with tourists.

Question 8

needing a lot of attention to detail:

Answer 8

finicky

Repairing watches must be a very finicky job.

He’s terribly finicky about his food.

Question 9

to leave someone at a time when they need you to stay and help

Answer 9

Leave someone in the lurch

Question 10

honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful:

Answer 10

Candid (adj)

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis.
To be candid with you, I think you’re making a dreadful mistake.