After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam.
Running out of energy
After we found out that our science test was on Monday, we immediately hit the books.
Began to study hard
The concert itself was great, and getting to meet the band afterward was the icing on the cake.
Something extra that makes a good thing even better
I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in crying over spilt milk now.
To be upset or worry over something that can't be changed
My friend told me that he would stop lying to me, but I caught him lying again a few days later. I guess it's true when they say "A leopard never changes its spots."
People don't change their habits
I have a fever and chills. I'm definitely feeling under the weather.
Feeling sick
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.
To succeed, meet expectations
Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to hit the hay.
To go to sleep
My teacher told us to take our time, follow the directions precisely, and don't cut corners when completing our project.
To something in the quickest and easiest way
Sam and Paul had been dating for 10 years, so we knew that it wouldn’t be long until they tied the knot.
To get married
People were forced to work longer hours, and to add insult to injury, the company decided not to give pay raises.
To make a bad situation worse
Julie thought her mom would let her go to the party, but no dice. She had to stay home.
Used to refuse a request or indicate no chance of success.
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.
A situation is not decided or resolved until the last minute
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!
It costs very little
My assistant is amazing. He's always on the ball noticing mistakes and offering valuable suggestions.
To be alert, focused and able to do something well
The boy was caught cheating on his test. Now he has to face the music.
To endure the consequences of one's actions
Although I hate green peppers, I ordered them on the pizza because everybody else wanted them and I didn't want to go against the grain.
To do opposite of what others want
If he expects to borrow $500 from me, he is barking up the wrong tree.
Making a mistake, asking the wrong person
Even though she was nervous, Jane decided that she would go out on a limb and ask Barry to the school dance.
Take a risk
Working at the Burger King was at first overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.
Has experience and knows what he is doing
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.
Pushing something to the side; having low priority
I agreed to going to the game and babysitting on the same night. Now I am in a pickle.
In a difficult situation
My mom told me to get to the point and stop beating around the bush when I was telling her about my test.
To avoid getting to the point
I think he's bit off more than he can chew taking all of those classes on top of running a club, joining the school play, and getting a job.
Taking on too many responsibilities creating difficulties for someone
I panicked when he said the test was tomorrow, but then I realized he was just pulling my leg.
Trying to fool someone; Trick in a playful way
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