The number of cases of COVID-19 is on the decline.

The temperature stayed about the same throughout the day.

He called me out of the blue.

Let's shoot the breeze and catch up over coffee.

I bought an off the shelf computer for my new office.

I finally got to meet my favorite singer in the flesh.

I finally decided to take the plunge and start my own business.

She was on the verge of tears.

We are finally over the hump and can see the finish line.

He tried to rob the bank but ended up biting the dust.