When the thief heard the dog bark, he took to his heels.

I always make sure to keep my knowledge up-to-date.

He is good, not to say exceptional.

It was such an exciting game. It came down to the wire!

To read books is a great way to learn new things.

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

We stood face to face.

Everybody praised her to the skies.

She is a down-to-earth person.

They had a heart-to-heart conversation.