Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them.
I would have gotten the promotion, but my attendance wasn’t good enough.
Someone or something that looks to be defeated, or nearly so.
Someone who is beating around the bush is someone who avoids the main point.
Yeah, I think it's a good environment for learning English.
Spending time with another to strengthen the relationship.
There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store.
Getting sincere about something; applying oneself seriously to a job.