The ball is in John's court.

Reading books on social issues can raise someone's consciousness.

I'm going to fix his wagon for spreading rumors about me.

He couldn't resist jumping her bones when he saw her in that dress.

The constant criticism from her colleagues became thorns in her side.

I was left eating his dust as he sped past me on the race track.

The teacher had the student's hide for cheating on the test.

He tried to grease the police officer's palm to avoid getting a ticket.

I crossed his palm with silver to get the information I needed.

I can't always carry your water for you. You need to learn to do things on your own.