1. Thanks for inviting me but I think I'll give it a (leave), if you don't mind.

2. I could have (hit) myself when I invited Claudia to the beach. I'd completely forgotten she's got to stay indoors until she's completely recovered.

3. I'm going to be in plaster for six months so I'm just going to have to (smile) and bear it

4. (Hold) your hair on! It's nothing to get upset about, you know.

5. I know you were angry but there was no need to fly off the (doorknob) like that.

6. After working all day, I like to go out with some friends just to let off (air).

7. The best way to deal with bullies is to give them a taste of their own (tablets).

8. They're closing the local hospital and everyone round here is up in (guns) about it.

9. Fiona's offered to help you.Don't ask why - never look a gift (cow) in the mouth.

10. You could complain to her boss, but it's probably better just to let sleeping (cats) lie

11. What's done is done - there's no point crying over spilt (liquid).

12. It was hard to keep a (plain) face when Jenny told me how Toby had broken his arm.