Question 1

For an hour or so the rebels seemed to have the ... hand.

Accepted Answer

upper

Question 2

The President must seek to regain the high ... in the political debate.

Accepted Answer

ground

Question 3

My husband talked me ... going skiing and we've booked holidays in Las Leñas.

Accepted Answer

into

Question 4

Both groups were making conflicting demands and had Joe against the ...

Accepted Answer

wall

Question 5

We knew that with so little time and money left to finish the project we had our ... to the wall.

Accepted Answer

backs

Question 6

Clare stood her ... in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry.

Accepted Answer

ground

Question 7

Harold talked Carol ... of quitting her job because the unemployment rate is high.

Accepted Answer

out

Question 8

They are holding ... on their refusal to proceed.

Accepted Answer

firm

Related quizzes