You can count on her; she’s true blue.

He gave his word that he would finish the job.

You can trust him; he’s a straight shooter.

He tried to brush off the criticism during the meeting.

The city plans to crack down on illegal parking downtown.

The report tries to gloss over the budget cuts.

It’s tough to hold down rent costs in this city.

Please key in your code before the door locks.

We managed to patch together a plan before the call.

They had to scale back the festival because of the budget.

She will sound out the team before making changes.

Take a minute to step away if you feel overwhelmed.

It took me a while to work up the courage to ask.

They managed to keep the project under wraps until the launch day.

He always plays his cards close to his chest in business.

The company’s promises were just smoke and mirrors.

She was talking about me behind my back.

He met her on the sly without telling anyone.

An internship is a great way to get a foot in the door.

He’s determined to climb to the top of his profession.

He started as an assistant but quickly moved up the ranks.

She finally got her foot in the door at a top firm.

He rose through the ranks to become the CEO.

He planted the seed for the project during the discussion.

He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I knew the truth.

She has her boss wrapped around her finger.

He has a way with words that makes everyone listen.

He’s so full of himself after getting that promotion.

I was going to ask her out, but I lost my nerve.

I’m having second thoughts about moving abroad.