After months of negotiations, the two rivals finally slugged it out on the debate stage.

The two boxers spent the entire match slugging it out, neither willing to give an inch.

Don't worry, I'm on it.

When I told everyone I'd completed the project in one night, you'd better believe it—they didn't think I could do it.

When the factory closed, he comforted his laid-off colleagues with the old saying it's an ill wind, reminding them that someone, somewhere, would likely benefit.

When she thanked me for helping with her bags, I waved my hand and said, "it's nothing," in a casual tone.

I tried to laugh along, but when she kept mocking him, it is not funny anymore.

When negotiations stall, the committee slugs it out in marathon sessions until they reach a compromise.

I know you're trying to get a rise out of him, but it isn't funny anymore.

When he kept telling the same tired joke at the party, I muttered under my breath, it is not even funny.