Example: Sorry to talk shop at a party, but what do you think we should do about the contract?

Example: At our holiday party, the boss stood up and said, "Before we start eating and drinking, I'd like to announce our recent sales results. Business before pleasure."

Example: Let's talk turkey. If you'd be willing to lower the price of your house by 20%, we might be interested in buying it.
Note: There are different theories about the origin of this expression, which dates from the 1840s. One possibility is that it refers to the conversation around the turkey on Thanksgiving Day. There is a also a story of a settler and an Indian who went hunting together. They caught turkey and buzzards. When discussing how to share their catch, the Indian said, "Talk turkey to me."

Example: Ken and Nancy got divorced two years ago, but lately they’ve been talking about getting back together.

Example: I don't know how Scott and Lisa stay married. They fight like cats and dogs!

Example: To make a long story short, I've decided to quit my job and move to Prague to open a coffee shop.

Example: Brenda's boss takes himself very seriously and never makes jokes. He's a real stuffed shirt.
Note: In the 19th century, merchants stuffed shirts with paper for display to give an idea of how the shirt would look when worn. From this practice came the insult of calling a person a "stuffed shirt."

Example: Joan's ex-husband was a two-timer. She caught him in bed with his administrative assistant.

Example: My roommate throws dirty laundry on the floor, leaves old food in the refrigerator, and, well, you get the picture.

Example: "Is Liz married?" - "No, she's still looking for Mr. Right."

Example: Amanda got a good catch. Her fiancé is a successful investment banker, good-looking, and a nice guy.

Example: We've received several offers on our house, but we're holding out for a price we think is fair.

Example: José dreamed of becoming a professional football player, but he settled for becoming a high school football coach instead.