She reviewed the agenda prior to the meeting.

When the storm hit, our carefully planned picnic began to turn to custard.

At the reunion, we all drink to our years of friendship.

In the boardroom battle over the contract, to the victor go the spoils, as the winning team secured the largest share of the budget.

Her stick-to-itiveness helped the team finish the project on time despite setbacks.

Ever since the new manager took over, the department goes to the dogs.

After the new management left, the club went to the dogs.

He tried to come on to his friend's sister at the café, but she ignored him.

Contrary to expectations, the small startup grew into a major competitor within two years.

That was an honest to God miracle that none of us could explain.