1. We don't know precisely how much it will cost but I could give a ________ figure of 6 million dollars.

2. When you see the first kiss on the ________ and you are sitting in row four, it can be very dramatic.

3. It's difficult to see how to get out of this situation because we're between a rock and a ________ place.

4. No-one knows whether he'll succeed in his attempt to get compensation as it's a bit of a test ________ .

5. These are indeed ________ times for the government as people are deciding whether to vote for them in the next election.

6. I hope you will be patient and ________ with me a minute.

7. I agree with what you say, ________ but ...

8. This castle has been here since the 16th century and hasn't really changed it has stood the test of ________ .

9. The other night we went out to the cinema or the ________ as they would say in the USA.

10. Charlie didn't have much in the way of property just ________ and pieces.