Don't put all your eggs in one ___________; diversify your investments

The teacher praised Sarah for her hard work, saying she was a ___________ in the rough.

He can't make up his mind; he's always sitting on the ___________.

My parents always remind me to save money for a rainy ___________.

Let's not beat around the ___________; tell me the truth.

It's time to roll up your ___________ and get to work.

When Mary heard the news, she was on ___________ nine.

The team worked hard to meet the deadline, and their efforts ___________ off.