The board wanted a cut and dried policy, but the staff insisted on discussing the complexities.

No matter how many times we warn him, it just seems to go in one ear and out the other.

When the concert was announced, everybody and his cousin tried to buy tickets.

After months of non-stop work, I finally decided to stop and smell the roses this weekend.

The landlord deducted part of our security deposit to cover wear and tear on the apartment's hardwood floors.

When Claire overheard two coworkers arguing about the project, she put two and two together and realized they had been hiding the changes from the rest of the team.

She out and out refused to cooperate when asked.

They plan to wine and dine their new clients at the rooftop restaurant tonight.

The team's performance this season has been, by and large, impressive despite a few setbacks.

During the delivery, she used gas and air to manage the pain while remaining mobile.