He went on the wallaby, moving from town to town in search of casual farm work.

The uncertainty about her father's health continued to weigh on her.

After weeks of complacency, the coach's blunt critique put the players on the prod, and they trained twice as hard before the next match.

When she announced her ambitious plan, he poured cold water on it with a list of practical problems.

When she suggested the new plan, Mark threw cold water on it.

The hookers-on tightened every safety latch before the cargo ship left port.

The hooker-on trailed the miners from claim to claim, always waiting for an easy share.

I spent a peaceful afternoon walking along the riverbank in Sunbury-on-Thames.

We spent a peaceful weekend exploring the medieval architecture and riverside walks in Bradford-on-Avon.

After collaborating on several projects, Karen and I are on a first-name basis, so we often email each other without formal titles.