I don't believe you. Lying is completely ___ of character for him. I have known him for ten years and I have never heard him tell a lie.

___ of respect for your mother, I'm going to leave now before I get angry and say something I will certainly regret.

We don't have any of those designer jeans left. We're ___ of stock right now but I ordered more and they should be here by next week.

Don't worry. I have forgiven you for not showing up for dinner. It is water ___ the bridge.

What are you ___ such a hurry for? You need to slow down because people make a lot of mistakes when they rush.

___ all likelihood, I will not retire this year but I do want you to know that I will probably do so in the next five years.

It's supposed to be a clear and beautiful evening tonight. We don't need a tent. We can just sleep ___ the stars.

Why are you ___ of breath? You look like you just ran a marathon? What's going on?

I know you have to move because you got a great job. Just promise me that we'll keep ___ touch even though you're going to be so far away.

As his big brother, you owe it to him to keep him ___ your protection during his first year of high school.