1. It came as a great shock to him when he heard the news and quite ________ the stuffing out of him for days.

2. I'm afraid it won't be possible to talk to the boss today because he's away ________ business till Tuesday.

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

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

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

6. It's always the same when you break one of the rules of the office, she gets on her high ________ and starts shouting at you.

7. He was very keen that we kept in touch and for that reason he handed me his business ________ .

8. She was very enthusiastic about her new job and was making rapid progress ________ nobody's business.

9. ________ the stuff! I want to hear it loud and clear and as much of it as you can manage. Well done!

10. He started off from a very simple background and then worked his way up to be President of the bank a genuine ________ story.