Fill in the gaps with the following idioms:

touch wood, fall into one's lap, luck of the devil, that ship has sailed, strike while the iron is hot, beginner's luck, keep my fingers crossed, had a lucky escape, easy money

1.
Ryan: I'd like to ask for a raise but I'm afraid my boss will turn me down.
Nick: But you've been doing a great job since you joined us.
Ryan: I know but I'm too scared to ask for a raise.
Nick: If I were you, I'd _________________________________ (1).
Ryan: What do you mean by that?
Nick: Do it while he is happy with you, and you'll definitely get this raise.

2.
"…For I've got ____________________ (2)The first time that I'm in loveI'm in love with youGosh, I'm luckyI've got ____________________ (2) There never was such a smileOr such eyes of blue…"

3.
"…_________________ (3) I'm learning how to make it,_________________ (3),You just reach out and take it,Ain't it funny, how things can change…"

4.
Anna: I've been to a couple of job interviews so far and I am sick of not being able to find a job!
Sean: You have to be patient, Anna.
Anna: I think there isn't a job waiting for me.
Sean: A job's not going to just __________________________, (4) you know. You'll have to go out and find one!

5.
This custom may come from ancient times when people believed that gods existed in nature. So, for example, knocking on a tree was thought to bring good luck. Even if they don't believe it to be true, many Americans say "______________________ (5)!" to mean "Wish me good luck!"

6.
George:Anna:George:Anna:
George:Anna: Please have a seat.Thank you.I'm George Smith, the HR manager. What can I do for you?I'm looking for a position with a company where I can stay and grow with. I'm searching for a sales manager job.We may have an opening next week. Please leave your CV. I will keep in touch with you.Thanks. I'll ________________________________ (6).

7.
Clive: Do you still want to be a professional athlete?
Dave: I do, but unfortunately ________________________ (7). I'm already 35.
Clive: You can make more money being an amateur athlete with a full time job than some professional athletes make.

8.
Two Red Bull pilots ________________________ (8) when their planes collided mid-air during a stunt performance in India. During what was intended to be a routine aerial exhibition, one of the three 'Flying Bulls' appeared to veer off course before smashing into an adjacent aircraft. Fortunately, there were no injuries during the incident.

9.
Mike: Jake is alive today because he failed to board the plane that crashed yesterday.
Alex: He has always been lucky! He really has the ____________________ (9). It seems he's made a pact with him.