Lack of flexibility is an obstacle to one's progress.

I'm practising judo.

Soft wool is more expensive than coarse wool and both are superior to synthetics made of nylon.

No man is a hero to his valet.

We were given a pot as a gift of my cousin's wedding party.

The employees share the burden of toil.

Employees threatened a strike to protect worker benefits.

A concrete plan evolved after much discussion.

I'm sure we'll make it all right.

There is ample scope for improvement.