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The other team members left, Bill was left holding the bag, trying to explain a bad project.

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The ambulance brought the little boy to the hospital, and the doctor got a hold of the boy’s parents before he operated.

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I think we’ve fooled around with this plan long enough. It’s time to get down to brass tacks

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Get a move on! Everyone is waiting for you.

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We’re getting by now, but if we get an unexpected bill it would bankrupt us.

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I’m trying to get a handle on my job search, so I’m updating my resume and asking my old teachers for letters of recommendation.

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I was able to get hold of a copy of the magazine, but it was the last one.

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Stop crying, Mary. Get a hold of yourself and calm down

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I’m going to get a leg up on next year’s budget by planning several months in advance.

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Jerry finally got a word in edgewise when Tony stopped talking to take a drink.