The CEO's speech seemed to go down like a cup of cold sick with the audience.

The virologist explained that non-A, non-B hepatitis was often associated with blood transfusions before specific testing existed.

She knew, sure as a gun, that the package would arrive on time.

She adjusted the seam to the turn of a hair, so the dress fit perfectly.

They underestimated him because of his chronic cough, but a creaking door hangs longest, and he outlived everyone who seemed stronger.

During the audit, the manager confirmed that all A/Cs were accounted for and properly labeled.

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

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

Rather than offer support, Maria would always pick a hole in someone's coat whenever they proposed a new plan.

She took the documents and left the office without so much as a by your leave.