The more you know, the more you realize you don’t — that’s the beauty of curiosity.

Make sure you stay in the loop about the latest updates.

The company is up against the wall financially after the recent losses.

She’s at the end of her rope trying to manage her work and family together.

He’s in deep water after missing the deadline again.

Without proper funding, the project is behind the eight ball.

He found himself in a tight spot when both friends asked for help.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

He was caught between two stools—trying to please both his boss and his team.

Open the windows to air out the room.

He wouldn’t bail on his friends at the last minute.

Police blocked off the street after the accident.

Let the soup cool off before serving.

Always double check the numbers before submitting.

The team plans to hit back with a stronger strategy.

Please lay aside your phones during the briefing.

Now mix in the chopped herbs.

Can you take down the meeting notes?

We had to toss out the expired snacks.

Let’s go Dutch on the dinner tonight.

You should save more—money doesn’t grow on trees.

John offered to pick up the tab for everyone.

He never had to struggle; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

The two brothers were at each other’s throats all day.

Don’t pick a fight with him; he’s already angry.

I had words with my boss about the new policy.

During the debate, he went for the jugular.

It was a clash of wills between the manager and the employee.

They locked horns over the new proposal.

It's raining cats and dogs outside!