1. At the first series of interviews the question was whether to appoint a newcomer or ________ a current employee.

2. I wish we could stick to the subject and just consider the topic ________ issue.

3. In the very beginning she had a meeting with all the staff, which turned out to be extremely ________ .

4. She certainly won't invest in that company again having lost a fortune it's a case of once bitten twice ________ .

5. As far as I'm concerned his explanation was useless as it merely ________ the issue.

6. Some of the longest serving staff actually looked ________ to coming into work.

7. We ate our sandwiches and for the ________ of the journey we enjoyed looking at the scenery.

8. They were so angry with me they practically bit my ________ off.

9. The trouble with her is that she always exaggerates and ________ an issue out of everything.

10. I can't believe that he's turning against his own parents it's like biting the hand that ________ you.