We need to wrap up the report before lunch.

Let’s head out before the traffic gets heavy.

If we miss another deadline, we’ll fall behind on the project.

The team is gearing up for the product launch next week.

I always jot down ideas as soon as they pop into my head.

She managed to come up with a clever workaround overnight.

Let’s talk over the proposal before we send it.

We’re working toward a more flexible schedule for everyone.

You can always lean on me when things get tough.

I’ll check up on the interns after the training session.

She can run circles around anyone in the debate team.

I'm trying to get a handle on the new software.

She was all smiles after hearing the good news.

I always feel blue on rainy days.

I was bored to death during the long lecture.

The kids jumped for joy when they saw the gifts.

We were working against the clock to finish the project on time.

He arrived in the nick of time to catch the train.

Time flies when you’re having fun.

We managed to beat the clock and submit the report early.

Doctors worked around the clock to save the patients.

The flight is behind schedule because of the storm.

He can sleep well because he has a clean conscience.

Her first week as manager was a real baptism of fire.

He got the engineering contract by pulling strings.

Since childhood, they’ve been joined at the hip.

The whole team worked hard, but only he got the credit.

Healthcare has become a political football in the country.

After months of hard work, we finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

Don’t worry too much — the sun will shine again.