Recent

• aftermath - During the Soviet era and its immediate aftermath, the region was officially known as 'Middle Asia and Kazakhstan'.
• stuck - He stuck his gloves in his pocket.
• xerox - A secretary at IBM Corporation was asked to xerox some documents by her boss which described a proposed takeover of Lotus Corporation.
• break the ice - Complimenting someone on their garment is also a great way to break the ice.
• under the weather - I was still feeling a bit under the weather.
• on the ball - She really is on the ball; she's bought houses at auctions so she knows what she's doing.
• hit the sack - I am going to hit the sack, I am exhausted.
• break a leg - I know you're going to be geat in the play tonight. Break a leg!
• keep going - Things were difficult, and we needed her wages to keep going.
• delighted - They expressed themselves delighted.
• long-term - Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth.
• amused - Apparently the girls are not at all amused by the whole business.
• completely - Allow your muscles to relax completely.
• councillor - The Councillor stood still, and watched a most strange procession pass by.