3100 Phrasal verbs in sentences 1600 - 2399

If you own up to breaking the vase, you won't be in as much trouble.

If you own up to breaking the vase, you won't be in as much trouble.

We were saddened to hear that the old neighborhood cat had passed away peacefully.

We were saddened to hear that the old neighborhood cat had passed away peacefully.

I promise to pay back the money you lent me by the end of the month.

I promise to pay back the money you lent me by the end of the month.

Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.

Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.

Did you pick up on the tension between the two colleagues during the meeting?

Did you pick up on the tension between the two colleagues during the meeting?

The company tried to plaster over the scandal with a superficial apology.

The company tried to plaster over the scandal with a superficial apology.

The guide stopped the bus to point out the rare birds nesting in the trees.

The guide stopped the bus to point out the rare birds nesting in the trees.

Despite the severity of his illness, we are confident he will pull through.

Despite the severity of his illness, we are confident he will pull through.

She was the first person to put forward a convincing solution to the logistical problem.

She was the first person to put forward a convincing solution to the logistical problem.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the fire was started deliberately.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the fire was started deliberately.

Before the meeting, let's quickly run through the main points of the presentation.

Before the meeting, let's quickly run through the main points of the presentation.

He was very lucky to scrap through his final exams with the lowest possible passing grade.

He was very lucky to scrap through his final exams with the lowest possible passing grade.

Don't worry about the mess; I will see to cleaning the kitchen later.

Don't worry about the mess; I will see to cleaning the kitchen later.

We gathered at the station to send off our friends who were moving abroad.

We gathered at the station to send off our friends who were moving abroad.

The unexpected delay will set back the project by at least two weeks.

The unexpected delay will set back the project by at least two weeks.

The struggling company needed new investment to shore up its finances.

The struggling company needed new investment to shore up its finances.

The manager offered to show the new interns round the office on their first day.

The manager offered to show the new interns round the office on their first day.

The shocking news took a long time to fully sink in (be understood).

The shocking news took a long time to fully sink in (be understood).

We need to sort out a plan for the delivery logistics before the end of the week.

We need to sort out a plan for the delivery logistics before the end of the week.

The rescue helicopter was asked to stand by in case of an emergency.

The rescue helicopter was asked to stand by in case of an emergency.

The design was completely wrong, so we had to start over from scratch.

The design was completely wrong, so we had to start over from scratch.

While waiting, she managed to strike up a conversation with the person next to her.

While waiting, she managed to strike up a conversation with the person next to her.

The new clothing line is expected to really take off among young consumers.

The new clothing line is expected to really take off among young consumers.

We can only take on three new projects this quarter due to limited resources.

We can only take on three new projects this quarter due to limited resources.

The student was suspended for continuing to talk back disrespectfully to the principal.

The student was suspended for continuing to talk back disrespectfully to the principal.

Make sure you throw away any spoiled food before you leave for your trip.

Make sure you throw away any spoiled food before you leave for your trip.

I need to quickly touch up the paint on the bedroom wall before the guests arrive.

I need to quickly touch up the paint on the bedroom wall before the guests arrive.

We need to track back through the source code to find where the error first occurred.

We need to track back through the source code to find where the error first occurred.

Customers are welcome to try on the shoes before making a purchase.

Customers are welcome to try on the shoes before making a purchase.

He had to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low.

He had to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low.

I'm sure the lost keys will turn up eventually, so don't panic.

I'm sure the lost keys will turn up eventually, so don't panic.

I accidentally walked in on my colleague while she was taking an important private call.

I accidentally walked in on my colleague while she was taking an important private call.

The heavy rains threatened to wash away the temporary bridge.

The heavy rains threatened to wash away the temporary bridge.

Watch out for slippery patches of ice on the roads this morning.

Watch out for slippery patches of ice on the roads this morning.

The celebrity was quickly whisked away from the scene by his security team.

The celebrity was quickly whisked away from the scene by his security team.

The speaker began to wind up the speech, sensing the audience was losing focus.

The speaker began to wind up the speech, sensing the audience was losing focus.

It took her weeks to work up the courage to ask for a raise.

It took her weeks to work up the courage to ask for a raise.

Please write down your name and phone number on this registration form.

Please write down your name and phone number on this registration form.

The photographer had to zoom in to capture the intricate detail of the flower.

The photographer had to zoom in to capture the intricate detail of the flower.

We signed the contract, so it's too late to back out of the deal now.

We signed the contract, so it's too late to back out of the deal now.

You can bank on him to be reliable; he always delivers his work on time.

You can bank on him to be reliable; he always delivers his work on time.

I hope you can bear up under all the pressure of the upcoming exams.

I hope you can bear up under all the pressure of the upcoming exams.

The controversy is huge now, but it will probably blow over in a few days.

The controversy is huge now, but it will probably blow over in a few days.

It is unhealthy to bottle up your emotions; you should talk about them.

It is unhealthy to bottle up your emotions; you should talk about them.

I think this new style of music will really catch on with teenagers.

I think this new style of music will really catch on with teenagers.

The city council voted to chop down the old, sick tree in the town square.

The city council voted to chop down the old, sick tree in the town square.

When the police started asking questions, the suspect immediately clammed up.

When the police started asking questions, the suspect immediately clammed up.

The cheap suitcase started to come apart at the seams during the long flight.

The cheap suitcase started to come apart at the seams during the long flight.

Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you're saving money.

Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you're saving money.

The teacher asked the monitor to deal out the test papers to the class.

The teacher asked the monitor to deal out the test papers to the class.

It is feared that many native languages will die out within the next century.

It is feared that many native languages will die out within the next century.

The company decided to do away with the old paper filing system entirely.

The company decided to do away with the old paper filing system entirely.

He managed to dream up an ambitious new plan for the charity event.

He managed to dream up an ambitious new plan for the charity event.

The government hopes to drive out corruption from the public sector.

The government hopes to drive out corruption from the public sector.

You need to ease up on the criticism; she's already doing her best.

You need to ease up on the criticism; she's already doing her best.

The crowd began to egg on the two fighters, demanding more action.

The crowd began to egg on the two fighters, demanding more action.

After many detours, we finally ended up at a small, remote Italian restaurant.

After many detours, we finally ended up at a small, remote Italian restaurant.

We hope the volatility in the stock market will even out soon.

We hope the volatility in the stock market will even out soon.

The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.

The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.

Remember to factor in the travel time when planning your schedule.

Remember to factor in the travel time when planning your schedule.

I need a moment to figure out how to assemble this complex piece of furniture.

I need a moment to figure out how to assemble this complex piece of furniture.

Please fill out the questionnaire completely and sign the bottom line.

Please fill out the questionnaire completely and sign the bottom line.

We need to find out who is responsible for the error in the budget report.

We need to find out who is responsible for the error in the budget report.

I'll follow up with an email confirming all the details we discussed today.

I'll follow up with an email confirming all the details we discussed today.

Excessive socializing during work hours is generally frowned on by the management.

Excessive socializing during work hours is generally frowned on by the management.

Despite their different personalities, the two siblings actually get along quite well.

Despite their different personalities, the two siblings actually get along quite well.

If you get behind on your payments, you risk facing extra fees.

If you get behind on your payments, you risk facing extra fees.

It took her three hours to finally get through the entire 500-page novel.

It took her three hours to finally get through the entire 500-page novel.

If you want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.

If you want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.

The retiring CEO agreed to formally hand over the company leadership next month.

The retiring CEO agreed to formally hand over the company leadership next month.

The new marketing campaign aims to hit on the desire for simplicity.

The new marketing campaign aims to hit on the desire for simplicity.

The old professor loved to hold forth on his favorite historical topic for hours.

The old professor loved to hold forth on his favorite historical topic for hours.

She struggled to keep down the bitter medicine prescribed by the doctor.

She struggled to keep down the bitter medicine prescribed by the doctor.

Due to the economic downturn, the factory had to lay off fifty employees.

Due to the economic downturn, the factory had to lay off fifty employees.

The ankle injury will lay the athlete up for at least three weeks.

The ankle injury will lay the athlete up for at least three weeks.

We tried to keep the announcement secret, but the news somehow leaked out.

We tried to keep the announcement secret, but the news somehow leaked out.

Could you please look in on the house while we are away on vacation?

Could you please look in on the house while we are away on vacation?

We arrived late and completely missed out on the free appetizer.

We arrived late and completely missed out on the free appetizer.

After signing the lease, we are planning to move in next weekend.

After signing the lease, we are planning to move in next weekend.

I'll be sure to pass on your congratulations to the whole team.

I'll be sure to pass on your congratulations to the whole team.

After their big fight, they managed to patch up their friendship and reconcile.

After their big fight, they managed to patch up their friendship and reconcile.

All the extra hours of studying should pay off when the exam results are announced.

All the extra hours of studying should pay off when the exam results are announced.

Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.

Let's pencil in a quick meeting for Monday morning, but we can confirm later.

We plan to pig out on pizza and watch movies all weekend.

We plan to pig out on pizza and watch movies all weekend.

The interviewer struggled to pin down the politician on the controversial issue.

The interviewer struggled to pin down the politician on the controversial issue.

The spokesperson tried to play down the severity of the industrial accident.

The spokesperson tried to play down the severity of the industrial accident.

After leaving university, she decided to plunge into the world of finance.

After leaving university, she decided to plunge into the world of finance.

She spent hours every evening poring over the ancient texts for her thesis.

She spent hours every evening poring over the ancient texts for her thesis.

Despite feeling unwell, I managed to power through the last two hours of work.

Despite feeling unwell, I managed to power through the last two hours of work.

We should put aside our differences and focus on the main goal.

We should put aside our differences and focus on the main goal.

They put down the sudden change in mood to stress and lack of sleep.

They put down the sudden change in mood to stress and lack of sleep.

The cashier will ring up your purchases and tell you the total price.

The cashier will ring up your purchases and tell you the total price.

The company plans to roll out the new software update to all users next week.

The company plans to roll out the new software update to all users next week.

His enthusiasm for the project is starting to rub off on the rest of the team.

His enthusiasm for the project is starting to rub off on the rest of the team.

I didn't expect to run into my old high school teacher at the cinema.

I didn't expect to run into my old high school teacher at the cinema.

It's easy to see through his false promises and realize he isn't serious.

It's easy to see through his false promises and realize he isn't serious.

Since the child was still ill, the parents decided to send for the doctor again.

Since the child was still ill, the parents decided to send for the doctor again.

We must set aside a portion of our income every month for savings.

We must set aside a portion of our income every month for savings.

After years of travel, he finally decided to settle down and buy a house.

After years of travel, he finally decided to settle down and buy a house.

We waited for thirty minutes, but the delivery person never showed up.

We waited for thirty minutes, but the delivery person never showed up.

The teacher had to single out the best student in the class to receive the award.

The teacher had to single out the best student in the class to receive the award.

I'll have to sit in for my boss at the board meeting while she is on maternity leave.

I'll have to sit in for my boss at the board meeting while she is on maternity leave.

What do the letters 'NATO' actually stand for?

What do the letters 'NATO' actually stand for?

You need to stand up to that bully and show him you're not afraid.

You need to stand up to that bully and show him you're not afraid.

The manager had to step in and mediate the heated argument between the two employees.

The manager had to step in and mediate the heated argument between the two employees.

I need to call the bank to straighten out this issue with my monthly payment.

I need to call the bank to straighten out this issue with my monthly payment.

I decided to take up yoga to help with my stress levels.

I decided to take up yoga to help with my stress levels.

My friend managed to talk me into going skydiving with him next month.

My friend managed to talk me into going skydiving with him next month.

If you tell on me for eating the last cookie, I'll never share my toys again.

If you tell on me for eating the last cookie, I'll never share my toys again.

The committee decided to throw out the proposal because it was too expensive.

The committee decided to throw out the proposal because it was too expensive.

Can you lend me twenty dollars to tide me over until payday next week?

Can you lend me twenty dollars to tide me over until payday next week?

The referee had to time out the game after the player sustained an injury.

The referee had to time out the game after the player sustained an injury.

Someone must have tipped off the police about the illegal transaction.

Someone must have tipped off the police about the illegal transaction.

We decided to trade in our old car for a newer, more efficient model.

We decided to trade in our old car for a newer, more efficient model.

Be careful not to trip over the loose wires on the floor.

Be careful not to trip over the loose wires on the floor.

I’m excited to try out the new restaurant that just opened downtown.

I’m excited to try out the new restaurant that just opened downtown.

Since the club was already full, the bouncer had to turn away several latecomers.

Since the club was already full, the bouncer had to turn away several latecomers.

What started as a small disagreement quickly turned into a huge argument.

What started as a small disagreement quickly turned into a huge argument.

Despite the early bad weather, the festival turned out to be a great success.

Despite the early bad weather, the festival turned out to be a great success.

The company must turn over all its financial records to the government investigators.

The company must turn over all its financial records to the government investigators.

We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.

We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.

Don't wait up for me tonight; I might be home very late.

Don't wait up for me tonight; I might be home very late.

The old house was left empty for decades and simply started to waste away.

The old house was left empty for decades and simply started to waste away.

The constant objections from the committee started to wear down the chairperson.

The constant objections from the committee started to wear down the chairperson.

It took a lot of effort to win over the skeptical audience to our cause.

It took a lot of effort to win over the skeptical audience to our cause.

I hope everything will work out perfectly for your interview next week.

I hope everything will work out perfectly for your interview next week.

After the market crash, the bank had to write off millions in bad debt.

After the market crash, the bank had to write off millions in bad debt.

The crowd slowly began to back away from the scene of the accident.

The crowd slowly began to back away from the scene of the accident.

I hate it when people barge in on my office without knocking first.

I hate it when people barge in on my office without knocking first.

Please bear with me for a moment while I look up your account details.

Please bear with me for a moment while I look up your account details.

The singer began to belt out his biggest hit, and the crowd went wild.

The singer began to belt out his biggest hit, and the crowd went wild.

I need to brush up on my French before my trip to Paris next month.

I need to brush up on my French before my trip to Paris next month.

It is impolite to butt in on a private conversation without being invited.

It is impolite to butt in on a private conversation without being invited.

Due to the severe thunderstorm, the outdoor concert had to be called off.

Due to the severe thunderstorm, the outdoor concert had to be called off.

The detective promised to check into the new evidence presented by the witness.

The detective promised to check into the new evidence presented by the witness.

We need to clean out the garage this weekend before the new car arrives.

We need to clean out the garage this weekend before the new car arrives.

After fifty years of business, the family-run bakery had to close down.

After fifty years of business, the family-run bakery had to close down.

Don't let money or jealousy come between your close friendship.

Don't let money or jealousy come between your close friendship.

After the argument, we all needed a few minutes to cool down before talking again.

After the argument, we all needed a few minutes to cool down before talking again.

The police plan to crack down on illegal street racing in the downtown area.

The police plan to crack down on illegal street racing in the downtown area.

We decided to cut across the park to save time instead of walking around it.

We decided to cut across the park to save time instead of walking around it.

The surgeon had to cut out the tumor to prevent the spread of the disease.

The surgeon had to cut out the tumor to prevent the spread of the disease.

I had to dip into my savings account to pay for the emergency car repairs.

I had to dip into my savings account to pay for the emergency car repairs.

We simply cannot do without a reliable internet connection for our work.

We simply cannot do without a reliable internet connection for our work.

We decided to dress up as classic movie characters for the Halloween party.

We decided to dress up as classic movie characters for the Halloween party.

Unnecessary subscriptions will quickly eat into your monthly budget.

Unnecessary subscriptions will quickly eat into your monthly budget.

The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.

The two rival teams will face off in the final match next Saturday.

Despite all the warnings, he still managed to fall for the cheap online scam.

Despite all the warnings, he still managed to fall for the cheap online scam.

The system is designed to filter out any offensive language from the comments section.

The system is designed to filter out any offensive language from the comments section.

The student tried to get away with plagiarism but was caught by the professor.

The student tried to get away with plagiarism but was caught by the professor.

We don't earn much, but we manage to get by on a strict budget.

We don't earn much, but we manage to get by on a strict budget.

It’s time to stop chatting and get down to the actual work we need to finish.

It’s time to stop chatting and get down to the actual work we need to finish.

I haven't got round to cleaning the windows yet, but I will soon.

I haven't got round to cleaning the windows yet, but I will soon.

The charity volunteers will give out hot meals to the homeless this evening.

The charity volunteers will give out hot meals to the homeless this evening.

It's easier just to go along with the majority opinion than to argue.

It's easier just to go along with the majority opinion than to argue.

Half the office has gone down with the flu this week.

Half the office has gone down with the flu this week.

The popular movie was held over in theaters for another week due to demand.

The popular movie was held over in theaters for another week due to demand.

I promise to keep to the agreement we made about splitting the costs.

I promise to keep to the agreement we made about splitting the costs.

The architect had to lay out the new building plans for the committee's review.

The architect had to lay out the new building plans for the committee's review.

I trust you won't let me down when I need your help the most.

I trust you won't let me down when I need your help the most.

The movie did not live up to the hype created by the initial trailers.

The movie did not live up to the hype created by the initial trailers.

Make sure you lock up the office securely before you leave for the weekend.

Make sure you lock up the office securely before you leave for the weekend.

He couldn't make out the words written on the faded sign in the distance.

He couldn't make out the words written on the faded sign in the distance.

Please be careful not to mess up the delicate arrangement of the flowers.

Please be careful not to mess up the delicate arrangement of the flowers.

The lecture was so dull that several students started to nod off in the back row.

The lecture was so dull that several students started to nod off in the back row.

If you accidentally broke the vase, you should own up and apologize immediately.

If you accidentally broke the vase, you should own up and apologize immediately.

The beloved community leader sadly passed away last week after a long illness.

The beloved community leader sadly passed away last week after a long illness.

The police officer signaled for the driver to pull over to the side of the road.

The police officer signaled for the driver to pull over to the side of the road.

Please put back the library book onto the correct shelf when you are finished.

Please put back the library book onto the correct shelf when you are finished.

The fire department managed to put out the large blaze in the apartment building.

The fire department managed to put out the large blaze in the apartment building.

Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers decided to push on toward the summit.

Despite the difficult terrain, the hikers decided to push on toward the summit.

The local residents continue to rail against the proposed development plan.

The local residents continue to rail against the proposed development plan.

The community quickly rallied round the family after they lost their home to a fire.

The community quickly rallied round the family after they lost their home to a fire.

I need to read up on the history of the region before my interview next week.

I need to read up on the history of the region before my interview next week.

She could reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents without hesitation.

She could reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents without hesitation.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the error was caused by a software glitch.

We cannot rule out the possibility that the error was caused by a software glitch.

The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.

The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.

We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.

We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.

It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.

It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.

We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.

We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.

The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.

The opposition tried to run down the candidate's achievements during the debate.

We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.

We had to scrape together every penny we had to afford the expensive repairs.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off my grandparents.

It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.

It took her several weeks to finally shake off the terrible cold she caught.

We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.

We had to shell out over a thousand dollars for the new specialized equipment.

The committee decided to shoot down the proposal without much debate.

The committee decided to shoot down the proposal without much debate.

If you don't shut up, I'm going to ask you to leave the library.

If you don't shut up, I'm going to ask you to leave the library.

You can't just sit back and expect others to do all the work for you.

You can't just sit back and expect others to do all the work for you.

He decided to skip out on the mandatory training session to go to the beach instead.

He decided to skip out on the mandatory training session to go to the beach instead.

Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.

Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.

My daughter is planning to sleep over at her best friend's house this Friday.

My daughter is planning to sleep over at her best friend's house this Friday.

Drivers must slow down when they enter the school zone.

Drivers must slow down when they enter the school zone.

He needs to snap out of his bad mood and start contributing to the discussion.

He needs to snap out of his bad mood and start contributing to the discussion.

Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.

Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.

New coffee shops seem to spring up on every corner of the city these days.

New coffee shops seem to spring up on every corner of the city these days.

The government vowed to stamp out corruption within the country's border patrol.

The government vowed to stamp out corruption within the country's border patrol.

The junior assistant had to stand in for the VP at the emergency meeting.

The junior assistant had to stand in for the VP at the emergency meeting.

Always stick up for your friends and what you believe is right.

Always stick up for your friends and what you believe is right.

The waiter kindly offered to take away the empty dishes from the table.

The waiter kindly offered to take away the empty dishes from the table.

Let's talk over the contract details again before we sign any papers.

Let's talk over the contract details again before we sign any papers.

She was so angry that she decided to tear up the letter and throw it away.

She was so angry that she decided to tear up the letter and throw it away.

My boss asked me to think up some creative ideas for the new promotional campaign.

My boss asked me to think up some creative ideas for the new promotional campaign.

The speaker only briefly touched upon the economic crisis during his talk.

The speaker only briefly touched upon the economic crisis during his talk.

We found the old family photos tucked away in a dusty box under the bed.

We found the old family photos tucked away in a dusty box under the bed.

Please turn off the lights when you leave the room to save energy.

Please turn off the lights when you leave the room to save energy.

When facing hardship, many people turn to their families for support.

When facing hardship, many people turn to their families for support.

We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.

We must remember to use up all the groceries before they expire.

I can vouch for his honesty and reliability; he is an excellent worker.

I can vouch for his honesty and reliability; he is an excellent worker.

Please wake up early tomorrow morning; we have a long drive ahead of us.

Please wake up early tomorrow morning; we have a long drive ahead of us.

He felt terrible when his business partner suddenly walked out on the struggling venture.

He felt terrible when his business partner suddenly walked out on the struggling venture.

Everyone must wash up their hands thoroughly before preparing food.

Everyone must wash up their hands thoroughly before preparing food.

A security guard was hired to watch over the expensive equipment overnight.

A security guard was hired to watch over the expensive equipment overnight.

We only have ten minutes, but I can quickly whip up a quick salad.

We only have ten minutes, but I can quickly whip up a quick salad.

The technician worked all afternoon to wire up the new lighting system.

The technician worked all afternoon to wire up the new lighting system.

The devastating storm managed to wipe out the entire coastal village.

The devastating storm managed to wipe out the entire coastal village.

Don't forget to zip up your jacket before you go outside; it's cold.

Don't forget to zip up your jacket before you go outside; it's cold.

The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.

The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.

The management has decided to act on the suggestions made by the safety committee.

The management has decided to act on the suggestions made by the safety committee.

I hope you can back up your claims with solid evidence during the trial.

I hope you can back up your claims with solid evidence during the trial.

When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.

When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.

It’s important to bear up and remain positive during these difficult times.

It’s important to bear up and remain positive during these difficult times.

Don't worry about the small office argument; it will blow over by tomorrow.

Don't worry about the small office argument; it will blow over by tomorrow.

Ultimately, the whole complex issue boils down to a lack of funding.

Ultimately, the whole complex issue boils down to a lack of funding.

The manager was completely bowled over by the innovative presentation we gave.

The manager was completely bowled over by the innovative presentation we gave.

The police intervened to break up the large, unruly demonstration downtown.

The police intervened to break up the large, unruly demonstration downtown.

The professor decided to call on the quietest student to answer the difficult question.

The professor decided to call on the quietest student to answer the difficult question.

She managed to carry off the challenging role with confidence and grace.

She managed to carry off the challenging role with confidence and grace.

This new style of clothing is quickly starting to catch on with teenagers.

This new style of clothing is quickly starting to catch on with teenagers.

Please clear away all the dirty dishes from the table after dinner.

Please clear away all the dirty dishes from the table after dinner.

The fierce dog suddenly came at the mail carrier with a loud bark.

The fierce dog suddenly came at the mail carrier with a loud bark.

It is rude to cut in while someone else is telling a story.

It is rude to cut in while someone else is telling a story.

It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten his passport at home.

It suddenly dawned on him that he had forgotten his passport at home.

That company deals in rare and expensive antique jewelry.

That company deals in rare and expensive antique jewelry.

It is hoped that the disease will eventually die out through mass vaccination efforts.

It is hoped that the disease will eventually die out through mass vaccination efforts.

She decided to dive into the new project without waiting for further instructions.

She decided to dive into the new project without waiting for further instructions.

Try not to dwell on your past mistakes; focus on the future instead.

Try not to dwell on your past mistakes; focus on the future instead.

We hope that the strong pressure from the media will soon ease off.

We hope that the strong pressure from the media will soon ease off.

We are too tired to cook tonight, so let's eat out at a local restaurant.

We are too tired to cook tonight, so let's eat out at a local restaurant.

If the initial plan fails, we can fall back on the secondary strategy.

If the initial plan fails, we can fall back on the secondary strategy.

Could you please fill in for me at the presentation tomorrow, as I'll be ill?

Could you please fill in for me at the presentation tomorrow, as I'll be ill?

She was clearly fishing for compliments about her new haircut.

She was clearly fishing for compliments about her new haircut.

If you want to get ahead in this company, you need to work harder than others.

If you want to get ahead in this company, you need to work harder than others.

We managed to get away for a short weekend trip to the mountains.

We managed to get away for a short weekend trip to the mountains.

He tried to get out of the boring chores by pretending to be sick.

He tried to get out of the boring chores by pretending to be sick.

After hours of debate, the government finally decided to give in to public demand.

After hours of debate, the government finally decided to give in to public demand.

The fire alarm suddenly went off during the quiet dinner service.

The fire alarm suddenly went off during the quiet dinner service.

The crowd really started to groove on the band's energetic funk set.

The crowd really started to groove on the band's energetic funk set.

The two nations spent weeks trying to hammer out a detailed peace agreement.

The two nations spent weeks trying to hammer out a detailed peace agreement.

Don't sell your vintage watch; you should hang onto it for a few more years.

Don't sell your vintage watch; you should hang onto it for a few more years.

We need to leave soon if we want to head off the rush-hour traffic.

We need to leave soon if we want to head off the rush-hour traffic.

The most important thing is to keep at your studies and not give up now.

The most important thing is to keep at your studies and not give up now.

The seamstress needed to let out the dress slightly around the waist.

The seamstress needed to let out the dress slightly around the waist.

You need to lighten up and stop taking every comment so seriously.

You need to lighten up and stop taking every comment so seriously.

Please look over this draft report before I submit the final version.

Please look over this draft report before I submit the final version.

Since the delivery was delayed, we had to make do with the supplies we already had.

Since the delivery was delayed, we had to make do with the supplies we already had.

The larger company tried to muscle in on the small startup's unique market niche.

The larger company tried to muscle in on the small startup's unique market niche.

Employees have the option to opt out of the voluntary wellness program.

Employees have the option to opt out of the voluntary wellness program.

You shouldn't pass up the chance to travel overseas for your education.

You shouldn't pass up the chance to travel overseas for your education.

They tried to pin the blame on the intern, even though he was not responsible.

They tried to pin the blame on the intern, even though he was not responsible.

The marketing team tried to play off the new product's features against the competitor's.

The marketing team tried to play off the new product's features against the competitor's.

Despite the unexpected delays, the construction crew decided to press ahead with the work.

Despite the unexpected delays, the construction crew decided to press ahead with the work.

She decided to put forward her innovative ideas for the department's reorganization.

She decided to put forward her innovative ideas for the department's reorganization.

Please hold the line; I will put you through to the correct technical support agent.

Please hold the line; I will put you through to the correct technical support agent.

I can't put up with this constant noise from the construction site anymore.

I can't put up with this constant noise from the construction site anymore.

The teacher asked the noisy children to quiet down so she could start the lesson.

The teacher asked the noisy children to quiet down so she could start the lesson.

I've been running around all morning completing errands for the office.

I've been running around all morning completing errands for the office.

The child was disciplined after trying to run away from the playground.

The child was disciplined after trying to run away from the playground.

He is planning to run for mayor in the upcoming local election.

He is planning to run for mayor in the upcoming local election.

Can we quickly run through the presentation slides just one last time?

Can we quickly run through the presentation slides just one last time?

The popular concert tickets sold out within minutes of going on sale.

The popular concert tickets sold out within minutes of going on sale.

The scientists set out their objectives for the new space mission in detail.

The scientists set out their objectives for the new space mission in detail.

After years of travel, they decided to settle down and buy a house in the suburbs.

After years of travel, they decided to settle down and buy a house in the suburbs.

The new CEO promises to shake up the entire corporate structure next year.

The new CEO promises to shake up the entire corporate structure next year.

The champion boxer loved to show off his custom-made championship belt.

The champion boxer loved to show off his custom-made championship belt.

The heavy snow began to slow up traffic across the mountain passes.

The heavy snow began to slow up traffic across the mountain passes.

Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.

Before making a move, the chess player took a minute to size up his opponent's strategy.

Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.

Please speak up; I can't hear you clearly over the noise.

The police told the gathered spectators to stand back from the crime scene tape.

The police told the gathered spectators to stand back from the crime scene tape.

We took a moment to take in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

We took a moment to take in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

I tried to talk my friend into joining the hiking trip, but he refused.

I tried to talk my friend into joining the hiking trip, but he refused.

The twin sisters looked so similar that it was impossible to tell them apart.

The twin sisters looked so similar that it was impossible to tell them apart.

Before making a major career change, you need to think through all the potential outcomes.

Before making a major career change, you need to think through all the potential outcomes.

I need to tick off all the completed tasks on my to-do list before I leave.

I need to tick off all the completed tasks on my to-do list before I leave.

I was tied up in a meeting all afternoon and couldn't answer your calls.

I was tied up in a meeting all afternoon and couldn't answer your calls.

I need to top up my travel card balance before taking the bus to work.

I need to top up my travel card balance before taking the bus to work.

The detective spent months trying to track down the missing witness.

The detective spent months trying to track down the missing witness.

The hackers were trolling for login credentials using sophisticated phishing emails.

The hackers were trolling for login credentials using sophisticated phishing emails.

The company managed to turn around its sales figures with a new marketing strategy.

The company managed to turn around its sales figures with a new marketing strategy.

It started to rain heavily, so we had to turn back before reaching the beach.

It started to rain heavily, so we had to turn back before reaching the beach.

She decided to vamp up her dull presentation with some high-quality graphics.

She decided to vamp up her dull presentation with some high-quality graphics.

The parents always wait up for their teenager until he gets home safely.

The parents always wait up for their teenager until he gets home safely.

Please warm up the soup in the microwave before serving it to the guests.

Please warm up the soup in the microwave before serving it to the guests.

He quickly ate the dry biscuit and washed it down with a glass of water.

He quickly ate the dry biscuit and washed it down with a glass of water.

As the evening began to wear on, many guests decided to head home.

As the evening began to wear on, many guests decided to head home.

The comedian threatened to wind up the talk show host with a ridiculous story.

The comedian threatened to wind up the talk show host with a ridiculous story.

Please wipe off the chalk marks from the blackboard before the next class starts.

Please wipe off the chalk marks from the blackboard before the next class starts.

We should all work towards achieving the company's shared goal of market leadership.

We should all work towards achieving the company's shared goal of market leadership.

The mechanic had to carefully yank out the broken spark plug from the engine.

The mechanic had to carefully yank out the broken spark plug from the engine.

The investigation began to zero in on the financial records from the last quarter.

The investigation began to zero in on the financial records from the last quarter.

The delivery driver had to zip around the city to complete all his routes quickly.

The delivery driver had to zip around the city to complete all his routes quickly.

The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.

The meeting was so boring that I started to zone out after the first hour.

The high cost of shipping accounts for the final price of the product.

The high cost of shipping accounts for the final price of the product.

The skillful negotiator managed to argue down the price by 15%.

The skillful negotiator managed to argue down the price by 15%.

My neighbor asked after your mother when I saw her at the grocery store.

My neighbor asked after your mother when I saw her at the grocery store.

The assistant must first attend to the urgent emails before starting the project work.

The assistant must first attend to the urgent emails before starting the project work.

When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.

When the startup began failing, the main investor refused to bail out the company.

You can always bank on my support whenever you need it most.

You can always bank on my support whenever you need it most.

They decided to beef up security measures around the building after the robbery.

They decided to beef up security measures around the building after the robbery.

We had to stop the car on the highway because one of the tires blew out.

We had to stop the car on the highway because one of the tires blew out.

Since it is high season, the popular hotel is completely booked up until next month.

Since it is high season, the popular hotel is completely booked up until next month.

The unruly customer was quickly booted out of the pub by the bouncer.

The unruly customer was quickly booted out of the pub by the bouncer.

The company plans to branch out and open new retail stores in other cities.

The company plans to branch out and open new retail stores in other cities.

The underdog team somehow managed to bring off a surprise victory in the finals.

The underdog team somehow managed to bring off a surprise victory in the finals.

We had to take shelter because it suddenly started to bucket down with rain.

We had to take shelter because it suddenly started to bucket down with rain.

The larger corporation made an offer to buy out the smaller tech company completely.

The larger corporation made an offer to buy out the smaller tech company completely.

The team managed to carry through the complex project despite severe budget cuts.

The team managed to carry through the complex project despite severe budget cuts.

I need to catch up on all the emails I missed while I was on vacation.

I need to catch up on all the emails I missed while I was on vacation.

The journalist decided to check into the rumors surrounding the political scandal.

The journalist decided to check into the rumors surrounding the political scandal.

Can you help me chop up the vegetables for the stew before the guests arrive?

Can you help me chop up the vegetables for the stew before the guests arrive?

When questioned by the police, the suspect decided to clam up and say nothing.

When questioned by the police, the suspect decided to clam up and say nothing.

The sunny weather suddenly clouded over just as we reached the park.

The sunny weather suddenly clouded over just as we reached the park.

Several witnesses finally came forward with new information about the accident.

Several witnesses finally came forward with new information about the accident.

We decided to go for a swim in the lake to cool off on the hot afternoon.

We decided to go for a swim in the lake to cool off on the hot afternoon.

The company finally had to cough up the severance pay they owed the former employees.

The company finally had to cough up the severance pay they owed the former employees.

We need to cut back on unnecessary expenses to save money for the new equipment.

We need to cut back on unnecessary expenses to save money for the new equipment.

The engine of the old car suddenly cut out in the middle of the busy intersection.

The engine of the old car suddenly cut out in the middle of the busy intersection.

She had to dash off a quick note to her colleague before she left for the meeting.

She had to dash off a quick note to her colleague before she left for the meeting.

We can always depend on the weather forecast being inaccurate when we plan a picnic.

We can always depend on the weather forecast being inaccurate when we plan a picnic.

I can't wait to dig into this huge slice of chocolate cake!

I can't wait to dig into this huge slice of chocolate cake!

The grandparents tend to dote on their youngest grandchild, giving him everything he asks for.

The grandparents tend to dote on their youngest grandchild, giving him everything he asks for.

The endless conference call seemed to drag on for several hours with no end in sight.

The endless conference call seemed to drag on for several hours with no end in sight.

Feel free to drop in any time this week if you want to discuss the proposal.

Feel free to drop in any time this week if you want to discuss the proposal.

After many twists and turns, the lost hikers ended up back at their starting point.

After many twists and turns, the lost hikers ended up back at their starting point.

You need to face up to the fact that you made a mistake and take responsibility.

You need to face up to the fact that you made a mistake and take responsibility.

Stop fiddling around with your phone and pay attention to the lecture.

Stop fiddling around with your phone and pay attention to the lecture.

We figured on about 30 guests, but twice that number showed up.

We figured on about 30 guests, but twice that number showed up.

She reached into her purse and fished out the exact change for the bus fare.

She reached into her purse and fished out the exact change for the bus fare.

I need to follow up with the client next week to finalize the contract details.

I need to follow up with the client next week to finalize the contract details.

The teacher struggled to get across the complex scientific concept to the students.

The teacher struggled to get across the complex scientific concept to the students.

I don't speak Spanish perfectly, but I can get by well enough when I travel there.

I don't speak Spanish perfectly, but I can get by well enough when I travel there.

It took her a long time to get over the initial shock of losing her job.

It took her a long time to get over the initial shock of losing her job.

They decided to give away all their old clothes to a local charity organization.

They decided to give away all their old clothes to a local charity organization.

If you really want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.

If you really want that promotion, you need to go after it aggressively.

We had to go through three different checks before entering the high-security area.

We had to go through three different checks before entering the high-security area.

The court is expected to hand down its final verdict early next week.

The court is expected to hand down its final verdict early next week.

All students must hand in their final essays by Friday at 5 PM.

All students must hand in their final essays by Friday at 5 PM.

Can we hold off on making a final decision until we receive the financial report?

Can we hold off on making a final decision until we receive the financial report?

We need a technician to hook up the new projector to the conference room system.

We need a technician to hook up the new projector to the conference room system.

I'll jot down the main points of the agreement so we don't forget them later.

I'll jot down the main points of the agreement so we don't forget them later.

Despite being tired, he decided to keep on working until the deadline was met.

Despite being tired, he decided to keep on working until the deadline was met.

We should lay in some extra food supplies before the big storm hits the coast.

We should lay in some extra food supplies before the big storm hits the coast.

The landlord decided to lease out the vacant commercial space to a new coffee shop.

The landlord decided to lease out the vacant commercial space to a new coffee shop.

The police officer decided to let off the speeding driver with a simple warning.

The police officer decided to let off the speeding driver with a simple warning.

After a period of rapid growth, the company's profits began to level off.

After a period of rapid growth, the company's profits began to level off.

When you look back on your career, what achievements are you most proud of?

When you look back on your career, what achievements are you most proud of?

The children decided to make up a story about a brave astronaut who fought dragons.

The children decided to make up a story about a brave astronaut who fought dragons.

The store decided to mark down the winter coats at the end of the season.

The store decided to mark down the winter coats at the end of the season.

I need a few days to mull over the job offer before giving them a final answer.

I need a few days to mull over the job offer before giving them a final answer.

Could you quickly nip in to the supply closet and grab a new roll of tape?

Could you quickly nip in to the supply closet and grab a new roll of tape?

The company tried to paper over the scandal with a superficial public apology.

The company tried to paper over the scandal with a superficial public apology.

Please pass on my thanks to the chef; the dinner was absolutely delicious.

Please pass on my thanks to the chef; the dinner was absolutely delicious.

The outer layer of paint started to peel off the old garden shed after the rain.

The outer layer of paint started to peel off the old garden shed after the rain.

If you peg away at this challenging puzzle long enough, you'll solve it eventually.

If you peg away at this challenging puzzle long enough, you'll solve it eventually.

Did you pick up on the strange tension between the two managers during the meeting?

Did you pick up on the strange tension between the two managers during the meeting?

The engineers worked to pinpoint the exact location of the error in the complex circuit.

The engineers worked to pinpoint the exact location of the error in the complex circuit.

My old laptop started to play up just before the important client presentation.

My old laptop started to play up just before the important client presentation.

If you plug away at the research, you will eventually find the answer you need.

If you plug away at the research, you will eventually find the answer you need.

She spent the entire weekend poring over the historical documents for her thesis.

She spent the entire weekend poring over the historical documents for her thesis.

The train is scheduled to pull in to the station at exactly 4:30 PM.

The train is scheduled to pull in to the station at exactly 4:30 PM.

She refuses to be pushed around by her domineering boss anymore.

She refuses to be pushed around by her domineering boss anymore.

It took us hours to puzzle out the instructions for assembling the complex furniture.

It took us hours to puzzle out the instructions for assembling the complex furniture.

The politician struggled to put across his new economic policy to the public effectively.

The politician struggled to put across his new economic policy to the public effectively.

The journalist tried to rake up an old scandal about the candidate just before the election.

The journalist tried to rake up an old scandal about the candidate just before the election.

The professor tended to ramble on for far too long during his lectures, losing the students' attention.

The professor tended to ramble on for far too long during his lectures, losing the students' attention.

Don't read into her brief email too much; she's probably just busy.

Don't read into her brief email too much; she's probably just busy.

Since the conversation was getting nowhere, I decided to politely ring off the call.

Since the conversation was getting nowhere, I decided to politely ring off the call.

Tourists need to be careful not to get ripped off by street vendors in the city center.

Tourists need to be careful not to get ripped off by street vendors in the city center.

The farmer needed to round up the stray sheep before nightfall.

The farmer needed to round up the stray sheep before nightfall.

The police chief said that no possible motive could be ruled out at this early stage.

The police chief said that no possible motive could be ruled out at this early stage.

The bus driver failed to notice the small obstacle and accidentally ran over it.

The bus driver failed to notice the small obstacle and accidentally ran over it.

He didn't study much, but he managed to scrape through the final exam with a C grade.

He didn't study much, but he managed to scrape through the final exam with a C grade.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off our friends before their flight.

We went to the airport early this morning to see off our friends before their flight.

Due to bankruptcy, the failing business had to sell off most of its assets quickly.

Due to bankruptcy, the failing business had to sell off most of its assets quickly.

Once the strategy was approved, the entire team immediately set about implementing the changes.

Once the strategy was approved, the entire team immediately set about implementing the changes.

He tried to shrug off the criticism, but you could tell he was secretly bothered.

He tried to shrug off the criticism, but you could tell he was secretly bothered.

We need to sound out the key shareholders before proposing such a risky merger.

We need to sound out the key shareholders before proposing such a risky merger.

The contract terms were spelled out very clearly so there could be no misunderstanding.

The contract terms were spelled out very clearly so there could be no misunderstanding.

The manager promised that he would stand by his team members, whatever the outcome.

The manager promised that he would stand by his team members, whatever the outcome.

After the crisis was resolved, the emergency response unit was asked to stand down.

After the crisis was resolved, the emergency response unit was asked to stand down.

If you stick to the diet plan and exercise regularly, you will see results.

If you stick to the diet plan and exercise regularly, you will see results.

The young musician really seems to take after his incredibly talented grandmother.

The young musician really seems to take after his incredibly talented grandmother.

The engineer had to take apart the machine to find the source of the persistent error.

The engineer had to take apart the machine to find the source of the persistent error.

His friends tried to talk him out of quitting his stable job for a risky venture.

His friends tried to talk him out of quitting his stable job for a risky venture.

The car dealer offered to throw in a set of winter tires with the purchase of the new vehicle.

The car dealer offered to throw in a set of winter tires with the purchase of the new vehicle.

The strict company rules really tie down the creative freedom of the designers.

The strict company rules really tie down the creative freedom of the designers.

The anonymous caller decided to tip off the authorities about the illegal operation.

The anonymous caller decided to tip off the authorities about the illegal operation.

We decided to trade in our old minivan for a more fuel-efficient sedan.

We decided to trade in our old minivan for a more fuel-efficient sedan.

Management announced plans to trim down the budget for next year by 10%.

Management announced plans to trim down the budget for next year by 10%.

The committee continues to tussle with the final phrasing of the controversial regulation.

The committee continues to tussle with the final phrasing of the controversial regulation.

We need to use up the remaining printing paper before ordering a new batch.

We need to use up the remaining printing paper before ordering a new batch.

The small bookstore decided to venture into selling rare antique maps online.

The small bookstore decided to venture into selling rare antique maps online.

The local council chose to vote down the proposed plans for the new housing development.

The local council chose to vote down the proposed plans for the new housing development.

Despite his initial skepticism, he slowly began to warm to the idea of moving abroad.

Despite his initial skepticism, he slowly began to warm to the idea of moving abroad.

The heavy rains quickly washed out the newly constructed dirt road.

The heavy rains quickly washed out the newly constructed dirt road.

Persistent requests from her staff began to wear the manager down until she finally agreed.

Persistent requests from her staff began to wear the manager down until she finally agreed.

He went to the gym to work off the stress from the difficult week at the office.

He went to the gym to work off the stress from the difficult week at the office.

The chef was trying to work up a new recipe for the restaurant's summer menu.

The chef was trying to work up a new recipe for the restaurant's summer menu.

After washing the delicate sweater, you should gently wring out the excess water.

After washing the delicate sweater, you should gently wring out the excess water.

The small boat began to yaw on the rough seas, making the passengers uneasy.

The small boat began to yaw on the rough seas, making the passengers uneasy.

Can the cameraman please zoom in on the tiny inscription on the ancient artifact?

Can the cameraman please zoom in on the tiny inscription on the ancient artifact?

Before transferring the account, the bank agreed to zero out the small outstanding balance.

Before transferring the account, the bank agreed to zero out the small outstanding balance.

You must abide by the terms of the rental agreement or face a penalty.

You must abide by the terms of the rental agreement or face a penalty.

The security guards were told to arm up with non-lethal equipment before the large protest.

The security guards were told to arm up with non-lethal equipment before the large protest.

He had to badger away at the committee for months before they approved his budget.

He had to badger away at the committee for months before they approved his budget.

It was rude of him to barge in on the private conversation without knocking.

It was rude of him to barge in on the private conversation without knocking.

It’s been a tough year, but she is bearing up quite well under the stress.

It’s been a tough year, but she is bearing up quite well under the stress.

The startup tried to secure funding but ultimately had to belly up (fail).

The startup tried to secure funding but ultimately had to belly up (fail).

The emergency siren started to blare out across the city during the test drill.

The emergency siren started to blare out across the city during the test drill.

The editors decided to bleep out the offensive language used by the contestant.

The editors decided to bleep out the offensive language used by the contestant.

Don't worry about the small misunderstanding; it will blow over in a few days.

Don't worry about the small misunderstanding; it will blow over in a few days.

It's important not to bottle up your feelings; you should talk to someone about them.

It's important not to bottle up your feelings; you should talk to someone about them.

The main highway will branch off into a scenic route just past the next town.

The main highway will branch off into a scenic route just past the next town.

She is currently trying to break in her new hiking boots before her trip next month.

She is currently trying to break in her new hiking boots before her trip next month.

When the comedian delivered the punchline, the entire audience burst out laughing.

When the comedian delivered the punchline, the entire audience burst out laughing.

She decided to cash in her accrued loyalty points for a free flight upgrade.

She decided to cash in her accrued loyalty points for a free flight upgrade.

All guests must check in at the front desk before heading to their rooms.

All guests must check in at the front desk before heading to their rooms.

The construction crew had to close off the street to safely replace the old sewer line.

The construction crew had to close off the street to safely replace the old sewer line.

We need to come up with a viable solution to the manufacturing problem by tomorrow.

We need to come up with a viable solution to the manufacturing problem by tomorrow.

Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you've finished budgeting.

Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up just when you think you've finished budgeting.

The historians managed to dig up some interesting facts about the founding of the city.

The historians managed to dig up some interesting facts about the founding of the city.

The company is planning to do away with the mandatory weekly team meetings next quarter.

The company is planning to do away with the mandatory weekly team meetings next quarter.

The local charity is trying to drum up support for their new community garden project.

The local charity is trying to drum up support for their new community garden project.

The doctor advised him to ease off the intense workouts until his knee fully heals.

The doctor advised him to ease off the intense workouts until his knee fully heals.

When the main plan failed, they had to fall back on their backup strategy.

When the main plan failed, they had to fall back on their backup strategy.

Can you fill in for me at the meeting since I have a conflicting appointment?

Can you fill in for me at the meeting since I have a conflicting appointment?

The usually calm dog suddenly flew at the postman when he approached the gate.

The usually calm dog suddenly flew at the postman when he approached the gate.

Making a promise is easy, but you must follow through with action.

Making a promise is easy, but you must follow through with action.

It felt unfair when the older children started to gang up on the youngest one during the game.

It felt unfair when the older children started to gang up on the youngest one during the game.

She tried to get round her parents by offering to do extra chores.

She tried to get round her parents by offering to do extra chores.

After arguing for hours, the stubborn child finally gave in and ate his vegetables.

After arguing for hours, the stubborn child finally gave in and ate his vegetables.

The milk must have gone off because it smells sour and is lumpy.

The milk must have gone off because it smells sour and is lumpy.

The lawyer spent an hour going over the complex contract with her client.

The lawyer spent an hour going over the complex contract with her client.

We used to hang out at the coffee shop near the university every Friday afternoon.

We used to hang out at the coffee shop near the university every Friday afternoon.

We need one more quick meeting to iron out the last few minor details of the proposal.

We need one more quick meeting to iron out the last few minor details of the proposal.

The charity marathon is set to kick off exactly at 8 AM this Saturday morning.

The charity marathon is set to kick off exactly at 8 AM this Saturday morning.

The entire factory team manages to knock off production about an hour early on Fridays.

The entire factory team manages to knock off production about an hour early on Fridays.

I don't know the capital of Madagascar, so I'll look it up on my phone.

I don't know the capital of Madagascar, so I'll look it up on my phone.

We need to map out a clear training schedule for the new hires before they start.

We need to map out a clear training schedule for the new hires before they start.

His current performance doesn't quite measure up to the high expectations set by the supervisor.

His current performance doesn't quite measure up to the high expectations set by the supervisor.

I hate it when people nose around my desk and look at my private notes.

I hate it when people nose around my desk and look at my private notes.

If you don't want to receive the newsletter, you can simply opt out by clicking the link.

If you don't want to receive the newsletter, you can simply opt out by clicking the link.

After their big fight, the two friends decided to patch up their differences and reconcile.

After their big fight, the two friends decided to patch up their differences and reconcile.

Can we pencil in a quick review meeting for Friday afternoon, subject to confirmation?

Can we pencil in a quick review meeting for Friday afternoon, subject to confirmation?

She was too nervous to eat, so she just picked at the food on her plate.

She was too nervous to eat, so she just picked at the food on her plate.

After finishing the marathon, the runner decided to pig out on a huge pizza and a soda.

After finishing the marathon, the runner decided to pig out on a huge pizza and a soda.

The librarian had to tell the noisy group of students to pipe down immediately.

The librarian had to tell the noisy group of students to pipe down immediately.

He had to pluck up the courage to ask his boss for a significant raise.

He had to pluck up the courage to ask his boss for a significant raise.

During the safety inspection, the engineer pointed out several issues that needed immediate attention.

During the safety inspection, the engineer pointed out several issues that needed immediate attention.

The operating system will automatically prompt you for your password when you try to access the secure files.

The operating system will automatically prompt you for your password when you try to access the secure files.

The harsh critic was known for his tendency to put down young, aspiring artists.

The harsh critic was known for his tendency to put down young, aspiring artists.

The emergency services worked for hours to successfully put out the large warehouse fire.

The emergency services worked for hours to successfully put out the large warehouse fire.

The cashier had to quickly ring up all the groceries because the line was growing fast.

The cashier had to quickly ring up all the groceries because the line was growing fast.

The circus performer managed to roll up the thick, velvet rug all by himself.

The circus performer managed to roll up the thick, velvet rug all by himself.

We are starting to run short of coffee filters, so please add them to the order list.

We are starting to run short of coffee filters, so please add them to the order list.

His colleagues immediately saw through his weak excuse for missing the morning meeting.

His colleagues immediately saw through his weak excuse for missing the morning meeting.

After moving three times in five years, they finally decided to settle down in a quiet suburban town.

After moving three times in five years, they finally decided to settle down in a quiet suburban town.

The new CEO promised to shake up the old corporate structure to improve efficiency.

The new CEO promised to shake up the old corporate structure to improve efficiency.

He was so hungry that he quickly shoveled down the entire plate of pasta in minutes.

He was so hungry that he quickly shoveled down the entire plate of pasta in minutes.

The goalkeeper made an incredible save to shut out the opposing team and preserve the lead.

The goalkeeper made an incredible save to shut out the opposing team and preserve the lead.

Since she injured her ankle, she had to sit out the entire second half of the game.

Since she injured her ankle, she had to sit out the entire second half of the game.

The accountant made a small slip up in the report, which luckily was caught before submission.

The accountant made a small slip up in the report, which luckily was caught before submission.

The diplomat worked hard to smooth over the international incident caused by the sudden remark.

The diplomat worked hard to smooth over the international incident caused by the sudden remark.

The CEO's controversial announcement immediately sparked off rumors about potential layoffs.

The CEO's controversial announcement immediately sparked off rumors about potential layoffs.

She decided it was time to speak out against the injustice she witnessed in the workplace.

She decided it was time to speak out against the injustice she witnessed in the workplace.

After the misunderstanding, the two neighbors met to square up and apologize.

After the misunderstanding, the two neighbors met to square up and apologize.

The government launched a new initiative to effectively stamp out illegal corruption in the capital.

The government launched a new initiative to effectively stamp out illegal corruption in the capital.

The police and the barricaded suspects maintained a tense stand off for several hours.

The police and the barricaded suspects maintained a tense stand off for several hours.

Drinking plenty of fluids can often stave off a cold during the winter months.

Drinking plenty of fluids can often stave off a cold during the winter months.

The meeting ended early, but the team decided to stick around for a brief informal chat.

The meeting ended early, but the team decided to stick around for a brief informal chat.

Please remember to take down the important meeting minutes accurately and distribute them.

Please remember to take down the important meeting minutes accurately and distribute them.

It took the student several attempts to truly take in the highly complex mathematical theory.

It took the student several attempts to truly take in the highly complex mathematical theory.

Let's talk over the proposed changes during lunch and come to a consensus.

Let's talk over the proposed changes during lunch and come to a consensus.

The teacher had to tell off the unruly student for disrupting the entire class.

The teacher had to tell off the unruly student for disrupting the entire class.

It's important to think through all the potential consequences before launching the new product.

It's important to think through all the potential consequences before launching the new product.

She didn't have much time, so she just threw together a quick salad for dinner.

She didn't have much time, so she just threw together a quick salad for dinner.

Remember to tick off each item on the checklist once you have completed the task.

Remember to tick off each item on the checklist once you have completed the task.

The negotiations took all afternoon and really tied up the entire senior management team.

The negotiations took all afternoon and really tied up the entire senior management team.

The dedicated students had to toil away in the library for weeks to prepare for the final exams.

The dedicated students had to toil away in the library for weeks to prepare for the final exams.

Before we leave, I need to top off the fuel tank and check the tire pressure.

Before we leave, I need to top off the fuel tank and check the tire pressure.

The politician decided to trot out the same old promises that he has made for the last decade.

The politician decided to trot out the same old promises that he has made for the last decade.

I am exhausted from the long drive, so I think I will turn in early tonight.

I am exhausted from the long drive, so I think I will turn in early tonight.

Don't forget to turn on the security alarm before you leave the house tonight.

Don't forget to turn on the security alarm before you leave the house tonight.

The conversation started about politics but soon began to veer off into a discussion about pets.

The conversation started about politics but soon began to veer off into a discussion about pets.

The citizens turned out in record numbers to vote in the new, progressive city mayor.

The citizens turned out in record numbers to vote in the new, progressive city mayor.

Watch out! There's a sheet of ice just around the corner, so drive slowly.

Watch out! There's a sheet of ice just around the corner, so drive slowly.

The salesman tried hard to win over the skeptical customer with a series of product demonstrations.

The salesman tried hard to win over the skeptical customer with a series of product demonstrations.

The severe drought is expected to wipe out the entire season's wheat crop.

The severe drought is expected to wipe out the entire season's wheat crop.

The journalist managed to wring a short, exclusive comment from the reluctant celebrity.

The journalist managed to wring a short, exclusive comment from the reluctant celebrity.

After weeks of protest, the local government finally decided to yield to the public pressure.

After weeks of protest, the local government finally decided to yield to the public pressure.

Investigators were finally able to zero in on the suspect's last known location.

Investigators were finally able to zero in on the suspect's last known location.

The aggressive negotiator was told to back off the demands or risk losing the deal entirely.

The aggressive negotiator was told to back off the demands or risk losing the deal entirely.

The friends walked into the bar and immediately bellied up to the counter to order drinks.

The friends walked into the bar and immediately bellied up to the counter to order drinks.

The poorly parked vehicle managed to box in three other cars in the small parking lot.

The poorly parked vehicle managed to box in three other cars in the small parking lot.

The young artist decided to break with the traditional techniques and explore abstract styles.

The young artist decided to break with the traditional techniques and explore abstract styles.

Before her trip to Paris, she needed to brush up on her rusty French language skills.

Before her trip to Paris, she needed to brush up on her rusty French language skills.

The assistant tried to butter up the director before asking for a long weekend off.

The assistant tried to butter up the director before asking for a long weekend off.

The new police chief promised to immediately crack down on drug-related crimes in the neighborhood.

The new police chief promised to immediately crack down on drug-related crimes in the neighborhood.

Lunch is served! Everyone, dig in before the food gets cold.

Lunch is served! Everyone, dig in before the food gets cold.

The new superstore successfully managed to drive out all the small local businesses.

The new superstore successfully managed to drive out all the small local businesses.

Can you please drop off these important documents at the client's office on your way home?

Can you please drop off these important documents at the client's office on your way home?

During the recession, the family had to eke out a living on their meager savings.

During the recession, the family had to eke out a living on their meager savings.

Despite the best efforts of both teams, the final game ended in a disappointing draw.

Despite the best efforts of both teams, the final game ended in a disappointing draw.

The two heavy-weight boxing champions are scheduled to face off in the ring next month.

The two heavy-weight boxing champions are scheduled to face off in the ring next month.

The initial excitement about the new project soon began to fizzle out when the problems arose.

The initial excitement about the new project soon began to fizzle out when the problems arose.

The company is gearing up for the major sales event that starts in two weeks.

The company is gearing up for the major sales event that starts in two weeks.

We plan to get away to the coast for a long weekend to de-stress.

We plan to get away to the coast for a long weekend to de-stress.

If you go back on your promise, no one will trust you again.

If you go back on your promise, no one will trust you again.

It's always wise to hang onto the original receipt in case you need to return the item.

It's always wise to hang onto the original receipt in case you need to return the item.

Despite the difficult economy, she managed to hold down two part-time jobs simultaneously.

Despite the difficult economy, she managed to hold down two part-time jobs simultaneously.

The investigation began broadly but quickly honed in on the financial records of the suspect.

The investigation began broadly but quickly honed in on the financial records of the suspect.

The historian spent months trying to hunt down the rare, unpublished letter.

The historian spent months trying to hunt down the rare, unpublished letter.

The energy company decided to jack up prices suddenly at the start of the winter season.

The energy company decided to jack up prices suddenly at the start of the winter season.

The editor used bright colors and bold fonts to jazz up the otherwise dull newsletter.

The editor used bright colors and bold fonts to jazz up the otherwise dull newsletter.

She quickly needed to jot down the address and phone number before she forgot it.

She quickly needed to jot down the address and phone number before she forgot it.

The challenging math problem was difficult, but the student decided to keep at it until he solved it.

The challenging math problem was difficult, but the student decided to keep at it until he solved it.

The manager got annoyed because important documents were always lying around on the staff's desks.