This last piece of cake is free—who wants it?
This last piece of cake is up for grabs—who wants it?
Just make sure you keep the boss informed about the status of the project.
Just make sure you put the boss in the picture about the status of the project.
Your performance at work hasn't reached the standards of this company.
Your performance at work has fallen short of expectations in this company.
He said it was dull, and it didn't interest him.
He said it was dull, and it left him cold.
The kids are having great time running around the beach all day.
The kids are having a blast running around the beach all day.
He’s not as energetic as he used to be — beginning to realize he's old, I suppose.
He’s not as energetic as he used to be — beginning to feel his age, I suppose.
The film has an underlying theme of grief and loss that will be understood a lot of viewers.
The film has an underlying theme of grief and loss that will hit home with a lot of viewers.
Watching my kids becoming adults has been the biggest joy of my life.
Watching my kids come of age has been the biggest joy of my life.
Sorry for the delay, folks. I think we're ready to begin.
Sorry for the delay, folks. I think we're ready to get this show on the road.
We'd heard so many good things about the new restaurant, but the food wasn't as good as we expected at all.
We'd heard so many good things about the new restaurant, but the food didn't live up to our expectations at all.
It's tricky trying to look suitable during a job interview, when you're trying to sell yourself while remaining relatable.
It's tricky trying to hit the right note during a job interview, when you're trying to sell yourself while remaining relatable.
I'm sorry, I was trying to listen to your speech, but your adorable little sister became the center of attention when she came prancing out here.
I'm sorry, I was trying to listen to your speech, but your adorable little sister stole the show when she came prancing out here.
We had everything organized for Bruce's surprise party, but Kate accidentally told him the secret at work.
We had everything organized for Bruce's surprise party, but Kate accidentally spilled the beans to him at work.
You never listen to what I'm telling you! Do I have to repeat it to you a million times, or what?
You never listen to what I'm telling you! Do I have to drum it into you, or what?