The eye for eye doctrine swayed public opinion after the crime.

The new geothermal system should pay for itself within five years by reducing heating expenses.

We didn't bargain for such a heavy workload when we accepted the project.

That old comedy sketch is just good for a laugh, but it never fails to cheer me up.

She laughed and danced to the beat, joking that her cushion for the pushin' gave her extra rhythm on the dance floor.

The company could go bankrupt next week for all someone cares.

After the promotion he started acting too big for one's breeches, bossing everyone around despite his inexperience.

We staged a fake argument for laughs to lighten the mood.

She wore a fake moustache to the meeting for a laugh.

I closed my eyes for a minute to gather my thoughts.