Peter: Bob, I hate to break the news, but our sales were down again last month. Bob

Example1:Let's face it, if Ted spent more time studying, he wouldn't be failing so many of his classes!

Example2: Let's face it, if you don't have a college degree, it can be difficult to find a high-paying job.

(to) give one the creeps - to create a feeling of disgust or horror Example1: Ted's friend Matt has seven earrings in each ear and an "I Love Mom" tattoo on his arm. He really gives Nicole the creeps. Example2: There was a strange man following me around the grocery store. He was giving me the creeps!

(to) go back to the drawing board - to start a task over because the last try failed; to start again from the beginning Example1: Frank's new business failed, so he had to go back to the drawing board. Example2: The president didn't agree with our new ideas for the company, so we had to go back to the drawing board.