1. Their mom said watching another movie was out of the question. It was time for bed.2. He wanted to get a motorcycle, but his wife said it was out of the question.3. Her parents want her to marry the guy, but she’s told them it’s absolutely out of the question.4. Going on vacation right… Read more »
1. You can start the report tomorrow. You already have your work cut out for you today.2. Alright folks, let’s get started. We have our work cut out for us.3. The boss wants me to finish the project by Friday, and I haven’t even started yet. I definitely have my work cut out for me… Read more »
1. He didn’t know what he was getting himself into when he started a business.2. What did we get ourselves into? We didn’t know it was going to be this stressful.3. My friend knew what I was getting myself into when I decided to join the program, but I didn’t. I wish I had listened… Read more »
1. John constantly gives more credit to others when he actually does most of the work. I wish he’d stop selling himself short.2. Stop selling yourself short, Jane. Let them know it was your idea.3. Sue, you’re nice, but you’re selling yourself short if you let them take credit for something you did.4. She should’ve… Read more »
1. If he keeps spreading himself too thin, he might have a nervous breakdown.2. I told my manager I couldn’t take on the new project; I was already spreading myself too thin.3. You really should ask for help. You’re already spreading yourself too thin. 4. She likes to help everyone, but she ends up spreading… Read more »
1. We finally finished the project, but we didn’t call it a day until 1 in the morning. We were so tired.2. You’ve been working for 8 hours straight! Why don’t you call it a day and get some rest.3. Let’s call it a day and start the next chapter tomorrow.4. She’s supposed to work… Read more »
1. When she goes fishing with her grandfather, who used to run a corporation, she picks his brains about managing a company.2. They wanted to meet the author and hopefully pick his brains about his writing career and getting published.3. He likes to have dinner with successful businessmen so he can pick their brains.4. You’re… Read more »
1. They haven’t picked a replacement yet. The manager’s due to step down next month, but so far, no one has stepped up to the plate.2. You need to get as much experience now; so if someone leaves, you’ll be ready to step up to the plate.3. We weren’t sure if Sue could do the… Read more »
1. I’ve never seen this actor before, but his name rings a bell. Is he famous?2. I don’t think I’ve heard this song, but the title does ring a bell.3. That name doesn’t ring a bell, at all. I don’t think you’ve mentioned it to me.4. Our manager said he’s mentioned that product to us… Read more »
1. My essay’s almost good-to-go. I just need to make a couple of changes.2. I thought the project was already good-to-go, but my manager said I needed to make some changes.3. We were all good-to-go at noon. Where were you?4. Your computer’s good-to-go. You can pick it up anytime.5. We’re good-to-go for the party this… Read more »
