1. I couldn't have completed the project ahead of schedule without my ..........-hand man Tim Robinson. He's worked his tail off and deserves a promotion, the team leader told his section head.

2. Jamie Thomas? I can't think of who that is, but the name .......... a bell. How would I know her? Nancy askedJanine.

3. Jake, I was wondering if you'd like to come to a party at my house to ring .......... the New Year? Rosa asked.

4. So you're saying that pine is durable enough for a hardwood floor? That doesn't ring .......... to me. Pine is really soft and would get damaged too easily, Hank said to Raph.

5. We caught some of his goons, but the .......... of the gang managed to escape,' ' the detective told the chief.

6. Jed just went home and left all of this food and soda all over the place? I'm going to .......... into him as soon as he gets to work tomorrow!" his angry boss promised.

7. The stereo didn't work, so I tried to return it, but the store wouldn't take it back because it had been removed from its box, they said. What a rip-.......... ! Ben told his co-worker.

8. Workers! The time has come to .......... up and put an end to these long hours with little pay. Are you with me? the labor organizer shouted at the rally.

9. I hate road .......... like this guy. He pulls in front of us and then drives at half the speed limit. What a jerk! Harry said to his passengers.

10. We're going to have to find a different way to pay our employees other than paying them with the money in Short-term Investments. Robbing Peter to pay .......... is never a good idea, Zack said to the new manager.