Much to the dismay of his parents, he decided to quit college.

In the meantime, I will finish my work.

I need to tell you something but keep it on the down low .

It took me a while, but I finally got the knack of playing the guitar.

I thought she liked me, but it turned out to be the other way around .

The customer service hotline is available around the clock.

Don't count on that promotion, it's just pie in the sky.

I go to the gym on the regular basis.

I want a piece of the action.

I will take the place of my colleague while they are on vacation.