The manager stepped out for a meeting, and when the cat's away the mice will play; the team started ignoring deadlines.

My grandmother always told me that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so I eat one every morning.

As the old proverb goes, when the cat's away the mice play, the staff tend to take it easy and become more casual about their duties.

After years of investigation, the district attorney promised to lock someone up and throw away the key if the defendant was found guilty.

Many charities unintentionally give with one hand and take away with the other when their short-term aid disrupts local markets.

Our team will hold an awayday next Friday to focus on strategy without the usual office distractions.

When the argument began, he stepped awayward and left the room in silence.

The awayness in his eyes suggested he had been emotionally distant for a long time.

The team planned several awaydays to build camaraderie and tackle projects outside the office.

He hurried awaye before anyone could stop him.