First I lost my phone, then my wallet — it never rains but it pours.

The office is quiet now, but it’s just the calm before the storm.

He ran like the wind to catch the bus.

Compared to oil exports, textile trade is small potatoes.

Globalization involves a trade off between efficiency and equality.

Some rich importers love to throw money around at trade fairs.

The new tariffs apply across the board to all imported goods.

The bottom line is that trade deficits are increasing.

The exam was a piece of cake.

He's been late all week, but this is the last straw.

The money they raised was just a drop in the ocean compared to the total cost.

After the computer crashed, I had to go back to square one with my report.

I think I bit off more than I can chew by agreeing to manage three projects at once.

He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.

You should wait until you get the job offer before you start celebrating. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

I was sad when I lost my job, but then I found a better one. Every cloud has a silver lining.

He's always rude to people, so I'm glad he finally got a taste of his own medicine.

She gave me the cold shoulder at the party.

She’s recovering now, so she’s out of the woods.

Good things come to those who wait, so be patient.

Their team spirit helped them win the championship.

Two companies joined forces to create a better product.

Everyone needs to play their part to make the event successful.

The designers and developers work hand in hand on the project.

Remember, united we stand, divided we fall.

He’s such a bookworm; he spends all his free time in the library.

Everyone teases her for being the teacher’s pet.

She knows all the poems by heart.

Their marriage went through a rough patch last year.

He’s in over his head with this complex project.