The government plans to pass a law to protect the environment.

I don't want to fail a class again.

I sat in a row of chairs.

She felt like she was out on a limb, with no one to support her.

This designer handbag is a steal at half the price!

A miss is as good as a mile.

He approached the situation in a manner that was both cautious and strategic.

He always tries to put a thumb on the scale to benefit himself.

I'm in a rush to catch my flight.

It is already a reality.