The negotiations were a true battle of wits between the two leaders.

She burned the midnight oil to finish her project.

We haven’t lost a game yet, touch wood.

After losing his job, he hit rock bottom.

When you start your own business, it’s sink or swim.

My grandfather is 80 but he’s fit as a fiddle.

The doctor gave me a clean bill of health after the check-up.

He finally kicked the bucket after a long illness.

I was sick last week, but I’m on the mend now.

It’s good to see you back on your feet after the flu.

She has to go under the knife for her knee problem.

He’s such a Sherlock Holmes when it comes to finding lost things.

He’s being a Don Quixote, chasing impossible dreams.

He acts like a Romeo around her.

Don’t be a Scrooge—it’s Christmas!

He’s like a Jekyll and Hyde—nice one moment and cruel the next.

In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing a Scarlet Letter.

After years of success, the company finally met its Waterloo.

Signing that contract was a Faustian bargain for him.

With determination, she can move mountains.

If everyone keeps giving their opinion, remember that too many cooks spoil the broth.

The hiking path will branch off near the lake.

We need to drill down into the survey responses.

Could you fill me in on the policy updates?

She managed to glide through the presentation.

We’ll iron out the kinks before launch day.

I try to keep tabs on industry trends.

He will lay out the budget during the meeting.

We’ve narrowed it down to three finalists.

They’re investing to shore up the rural clinics.