You cannot force clerks to be ambitious. They will all find their own level.The new student is happier in the beginning class. It was just a question of letting her find her own level.

I wish I could get to first base with this business deal.John adores Sally, but he can't even reach first base with her. She won't even speak to him.He smiles and acts friendly, but he can't get to first base.

This machine goes a long way toward meeting our needs.Your plan went a long way in helping us with our problem.

This meal doesn't measure up to my expectations.Why doesn't it measure up?

Sally was unable to meet the requirements for the job.Jane met the requirements and was told to report to work the next day.

He worked hard to get to where he is today. He paid his dues and did what he was told.I have every right to be here. I paid my dues!

Yes, I can pull it off.Do you think you can pull off this deal?

Don't rest on your laurels. Try to continue to do great things!I think I'll rest on my laurels for a time before attempting anything new.

He didn't get what he wanted, but he ran the good race.Joan ran the good race, and she will be remembered by all of us.

This about does the trick.Does this little dudenwhacker do the trick?

The car hit ninety in no time at all.I hit sixty next month, and I'm going to retire.

It's in the bag—as good as done.The election is in the bag unless the voters find out about my past.

I can see by looking around this room that you have really made it.I hope I make it someday. But if not, I tried.

I didn't think he could pull it off.It takes a lot of skill to pull off something like that.

This is a very important deal. I hope I can swing it.They want to elect me president of the club. I hope they can swing it.