My grandmother always quoted the proverb 'revolutions are not made with rosewater' to remind us that transformative change requires sacrifice.

Alone and outgunned, the volunteers did not have a prayer against the well-equipped militia.

If you want to call yourself hopeless, your words, not mine — but you did leave your phone in the freezer this morning.

When his estranged brother showed up at the door, he made it clear he was not at home to visitors.

You might ask me to cover your shift, but not on your nellie — I already have plans.

If you expect me to cover your mistakes, not on your Nellie—I won't take the blame.

When trying to resolve the argument, remember it's not what you say but how you say it, because a gentle tone can calm things down.

Given the weather forecast and traffic, it is as likely as not that we'll arrive late to the meeting.