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My boss doesn't need to know what I do on my personal time. It's none of her business! Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. She told me all about your plan, even though it was none of my business. 2. My personal life is none of your business. 3. I wish he would stop asking me about my boyfriend. It's none of his business!

I like to meet with my coworkers on Thursday nights to have a few drinks and talk shop. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. Don't worry honey, you can go home. We're just going to talk shop. 2. I don't want to go if you're all just going to talk shop the whole time. 3. Come on in, May; let's talk shop.

Unfortunately, you didn't hit the right note when you talked to Jeff last night. He's feeling upset. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. His speech really hit the right note. 2. I'm not sure your email hit the right note. 3. Make sure you hit the right note with this video.

He can't be THAT eagle-eyed. Look. He totally missed this error. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. Some eagle-eyed viewers may recognize this shirt from last episode. 2. My mom is eagle-eyed, she'll notice my pierced ears right away. 3. I didn't take him for the eagle-eyed type.

I'm sorry. Can you repeat that? I was a million miles away. Can you use this idiom in a sentence?

Examples: 1. I tried telling my boss about this issue, but she was a million miles away. 2. Is everything okay? You're a million miles away. 3. My husband has been a million miles away all week.

I wanted to surprise my family, but he spilled the beans before I could! Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. I'm sorry I spilled the beans. 2. Well, you didn't have to spill the beans! I wanted it to be a surprise. 3. I can't believe she spilled the beans.

I need to give it more than just a once-over. I will need more time with this. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. I gave the house a once-over, but I knew it wasn't for me. 2. Give these clothes a once-over before I get rid of them. 3. My boss gave my project a once-over but he didn't really give me any meaningful feedback.

I hate when my daughter makes a scene in the candy aisle of the store. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. My date made a scene when I told him I wanted to pay for half our bill. 2. There's no need to make a scene sir, just put on your mask. 3. My mother always makes a scene when she picks me up at the airport.

Did you remember to bring some water to wash it down? Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. We washed our sandwiches down with apple juice. 2. He ordered a ton of food, but no drinks to wash it down with. 3. Do you want to get some cider to wash down our lunch?

I usually don't call in sick, but I'm just too ill today to come in. Can you make a sentence with this idiom?

Examples: 1. I can't believe he called in sick on the busiest day of the year! 2. My boss hates it when I call in sick on Fridays, but I just can't help it. 3. Do you think he's really sick today? He called in, but I swear I saw him at the mall.