1. She came a brilliant idea during the meeting.

2. He couldn't live to everyone's expectations.

3. The plan fell due to lack of funding.

4. The proposal was shot by the committee.

5. We've been bogged in paperwork all week.

6. The team was wiped by their rivals.

7. I can't back now - it's too late.

8. The report was drawn by independent experts.

9. The rebels gave after heavy losses.

10. We have to face to our responsibilities.

11. The company is trying to phase older models of the product.

12. He tried to reason her, but she refused to listen.

13. The meeting dragged for over three hours.

14. We've fallen our schedule and need to speed up.

15. They've decided to wind the business after 30 years.