The new policy is intended to reduce waste.

I missed the bus and then my umbrella broke—such is life.

When the new student arrived, I leaned over and whispered 'what is your name', hoping to remember it later.

When I introduced myself at the meeting, I said, "my name is David, and I work in marketing."

When deciding whether to accept the small freelance contract now or hold out for a bigger client, remember that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

When managers shout during meetings, remember that one's bark is worse than one's bite; they often threaten more than they actually punish.

After the accident and the mounting bills, he realized that life is not all beer and skittles and that hard work was still necessary.

When negotiating the contract, remember that time is of the essence, so submit the signed documents by Friday.

I wish things would change faster, but sometimes you just have to accept that it is what it is.

After graduating, she felt that the world is one's oyster and began applying for jobs all over the globe.