1. Careful not to anger the boss; he’s been known to fire people at the drop of a hat.2. In the summer, they’ve thrown a party or two at the drop of a hat.3. Our neighbors love to get in their car and drive for hours at the drop of a hat. Sometimes they call… Read more »
1. I can’t decide on where to go, so it’s your call.2. We told him picking a restaurant was his call since he knew the area much better than we did.3. They told me it was my call, so I decided to take the train instead of the bus.4. Whose call was it to hold… Read more »
1. The boss told them to bury the hatchet. Their constant fighting is affecting office morale.2. They’re trying to bury the hatchet, but they really can’t stand each other.3. He says he’s buried the hatchet, but she’s still really pissed at what he did.4. Burying the hatchet is not easy when the attacks have become… Read more »
1. He thinks staying at a youth hostel will give him the best bang for his buck.2. Are you sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck at that store?3. Which school do you think will give me more bang for my buck?4. You can get a lot of bang for your buck if… Read more »
1. The kids are sound asleep. After an exciting day at Six Flags, they are completely out of steam.2. We had to move a lot of heavy boxes and by noon, we had completely run out of steam.3. I’m having a tough week of back-to-back meetings and presentations. I have a feeling I’ll run out… Read more »
1. Sorry, I wasn’t able to call you; it completely slipped my mind.2. Write it down. It might slip your mind.3. Tom didn’t make it to the party. It probably slipped his mind. That guy is so forgetful.4. Remember and don’t let it slip your mind, alright? We’re expecting you there.5. He had meant to… Read more »
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 »
