The monotonous tasks of everyday work.
I've had enough of the daily grind. I hope I win the lottery soon.
A path or situation that leads nowhere or offers no prospects.
My job is at a dead end.
Basically; in essence; at the core.
Max's boss seems very evil, but deep down, he's not that bad.
To fade; to gradually come to an end.
The storm is dying down. We'll be able to play tennis tomorrow after all.
To work; to cause the desired results.
I need something to quench my thirst. This bottle of water should do the trick.
Without money and prospects.
Max is down and out. He has lost his job, car, and home.
Wasted, lost.
Everything I spent on guitar lessons was just money down the drain. I can't play a thing.
To deliberately hold back or delay; to intentionally go or work slowly.
They say they're working on the information whenever I ask for it. I think they're just dragging their feet.
To suddenly forget; to fail to remember a piece of information.
I know the answer, but I'm drawing a blank.
To leave school or a social group; to withdraw from competition.
Man, I'm tired of school. I think I'll drop out and do a little traveling.