I don't necessarily disagree, but let me play devil's advocate for a moment.

The board finally gave the green light for the new project.

You made a mistake, and now you have to face the music.

Unfortunately, your application slipped through the cracks and wasn't reviewed.

She joined the team and hit the ground running on her first day.

He threw his colleague under the bus to avoid getting fired.

Stop crying and pull yourself together – we need to find a solution.

I'm exhausted, so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.

He's known for exaggerating, so take his stories with a grain of salt.

Her achievements have set the bar high for future leaders.

Effective leaders often take the initiative to improve things.

The manager rallied the troops before the big presentation.

After the crisis, the CEO decided to chart a new course.

Many politicians lack the vision thing.

He is a man of vision who transformed the company.

Her research paved the way for future discoveries.

He looked completely spaced out during the meeting.

The project is ready to blast off next week.

A big change in the market may be over the horizon.

Make sure the children are out of harm’s way before lighting the fire.

His anger issues make him a ticking time bomb.

Some people think turning forty means you’re over the hill, but that’s not true.

He gave me advice that showed the wisdom of age.

She’s an old hand at managing big events.

He opened the door and said, 'Age before beauty,' letting his grandmother enter first.

He’s a bit long in the tooth for this kind of work.

My dad refuses to use a smartphone — you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

Stop being so childish and act your age!

Even as a child, he was wise beyond his years.

She always has butterflies in her stomach before exams.