I thought Janet would be a good worker, but it turns out that she is having difficulty completing her job and she can’t cut the mustard.

Mary gets most of her clothes at the thrift store, and pays next to nothing for them. It is a great way to save money!

My mom told me to get to the point and stop beating around the bush when I was telling her about my test.

Julie thought her mom would let her go to the party, but no dice. She had to stay home.

Jacob wanted to join karate class, but with the cost of his sister's ballet class, he had to put his karate dreams on the back burner.

The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire.

The boy was caught cheating on his test. Now he has to face the music.

Even though she was nervous, Jane decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Barry to the school dance.

Working at the Burger King was at first overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.

I have a fever and chills. I'm definitely feeling under the weather.

My teacher told us to take our time, follow the directions precisely, and don't cut corners when completing our project.

I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in crying over spilt milk now.