1. I really wouldn't joke about it because these people are deadly serious and ________ business.

2. In early civilisations it was the story ________ to whom everyone went to hear what had happened in the past.

3. The really high ________ of the evening's entertainment was when two clowns came into the ring and started throwing things at each other.

4. Now remember when you get up to speak, we're all relying on you to impress everyone and we expect you to ________ your stuff.

5. To ________ a long story short, I'll come straight to the point and tell you exactly what happened.

6. Now that he's become office manager you can't even talk to him he's so high and ________ .

7. You'll just have to get used to these highs and ________ as it's all part of being in business.

8. It's very difficult to make him enjoy himself, relax and take it easy because he always behaves like a stuffed ________ .

9. They wanted to make sure that their small daughter shared in the meal and so they asked the restaurant to provide a high ________ .

10. Personally I don't believe a word of it and if you want my opinion I think it's all stuff and ________ .