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Scenes of Determination

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A boxer

  1. I can take what they dish out.
  2. I’m as hard as nails.
  3. I’ve made up my mind.
  4. I won’t allow it.
  5. I jumped in with both feet.
  6. I stick to my guns.
  7. I don’t know the meaning of the word quit.
  8. I’ve taken the worst that they can dish out, and I’ve still survived.

A boxer

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Captain of a football team

  1. It’s not over until it’s over.
  2. We have to take the bull by the horns.
  3. I’m pumped and primed for action.
  4. We busted our butts, and we got it done.
  5. Make it snappy.
  6. I don’t give out trade secrets.
  7. On your mark, get set, go.
  8. No one can stop us now.
  9. So what are we waiting for?
  10. We’ve got to rise to the occasion.
  11. Let's make this year our crowing achievement.

Captain of a football team

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Director of a Broadway musical

  1. This is one of the most important things we’ve ever done.
  2. Let’s get going without delay!
  3. Give me a half of chance, and I’ll show you what I can accomplish.
  4. Let’s get the ball rolling.
  5. Let’s get the show on the road.
  6. The show must go on.

Director of a Broadway musical

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General during battle

  1. We’ll see what we can do to rectify the situation.
  2. Never, never, never give up.
  3. I’m a stubborn man.
  4. You’ve got to be tough as leather.
  5. Don’t give up the ship.
  6. That’s an order.
  7. Might makes right.
  8. I have no choice but to take matters in my own hands.
  9. If the enemy breaches our last line of defense, will we have to defend our position with all we've got.
  10. I’ve just begun to fight.
  11. I’ll take my chances.
  12. I’ll guard it with my life.
  13. I’m determined to go through with the plan.
  14. This is the moment of truth that will test our mettle, to see what stuff we are really made of.
  15. It’s now or never.
  16. It’s above and beyond the call of duty.
  17. We shall overcome.
  18. We’ve crossed the point of no return.

General during battle

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Head of a political party

  1. The reason most people do not accomplish more is that they do not attempt more.
  2. We still have a ways to go.
  3. The show must go on.
  4. We have our work cut out for us.
  5. We have an image to uphold.
  6. You have to cut through the red tape.
  7. It’s time to shift into high gear.
  8. My lips are sealed.
  9. There’s nothing that stick-to-itive-ness can’t accomplish.
  10. It’ll happen before you know it.
  11. You ain’t seen nothing yet.
  12. Greatness is within our reach.

Head of a political party

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Head of a start-up

  1. We shall overcome.
  2. Let’s keep the ball rolling.
  3. There will be no exceptions.
  4. Every minute counts.
  5. Never say die.
  6. It’s not the mountain ahead that wears you out, but the grain of sand in your shoe.
  7. Let’s get to work.
  8. We have to use brute force.
  9. We can use all the help that we can get.
  10. It’s important that we do this right, and I don’t want any slip-ups.
  11. We’ll make it up as we go along.
  12. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
  13. It may be slow going but we’re making headway.
  14. We should milk it for all its worth.
  15. To make our strategy work, we have to make sure all our ducks are lined up.
  16. We're going to make it happen.
  17. There's nothing we can't do if we put our minds to it.
  18. We must have confidence in ourselves.
  19. It's up to us to make sure it happens.
  20. Let’s milk it for all it’s worth.
  21. We’re going to hit the ground running.
  22. In our struggle for success, I think we’ve finally turned the corner.
  23. Things are falling into place.

Head of a start-up

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Husband and wife trying to work things out

  1. This a golden opportunity.
  2. Let’s take care of this right now.
  3. Time to switch gears.
  4. We’ve put it off long enough.
  5. Let’s see what we can do about it.
  6. Let’s start the ball rolling.
  7. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
  8. Onwards and upwards.
  9. We still have a long way to go.
  10. There’s one way to find out.
  11. I think the time has come for us to turn over a new leaf.
  12. Let’s give it our best shot.
  13. First things first.
  14. There's nothing that we can't do.
  15. We can work it out.
  16. There's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
  17. Give me space, I need a little bit more breathing room.
  18. Let's give it time.
  19. Where does that leave us?
  20. We need to make up for lost time.
  21. If we're really open and honest with each other, and both speak from the heart, without being afraid or defensive, perhaps we can really bring out into the open any issues that are bothering us, and get to the bottom of what's getting in the way of our getting closer.

Husband and wife trying to work things out

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Lost in the woods

  1. I’m not giving up so easily.
  2. That’s a risk I’m just going to have to take.
  3. I better get out of here soon.
  4. I’ve got to get a handle on the situation.
  5. OK, let’s get the heck out of here.
  6. I’ll keep my eyes and ears open.
  7. Time is of the essence.
  8. Let’s get the hell out of here.

Lost in the woods

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Manager of sales

  1. What are we waiting for?
  2. Strike while the iron is hot.
  3. We shouldn’t let this opportunity slip through our fingers.
  4. Let me make myself crystal clear.
  5. We have to take our chances.
  6. Let’s just get the ball rolling.
  7. That settles it.
  8. We’re off to a flying start.
  9. Even though in the short run it may be very difficult, in the long run it has the highest chances of success.
  10. Let’s take the ball and run with it.
  11. Oh well, it's back to the drawing board.
  12. You can’t put me off for another minute.
  13. We got off to a rip-roaring start.
  14. There’s no I in team.
  15. There's nothing that we can't accomplish if we put our minds to it.
  16. We can come up to speed in no time at all.
  17. We’re making up for lost time.
  18. Let's push it over the top.
  19. The goal is well within our reach.
  20. We have to be on the top of our game, and not get lulled into complacency.

Manager of sales

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Manager with a new employee

  1. The early bird catches the worm.
  2. I won’t take no for an answer.
  3. Let’s skip the formalities, and cut to the chase.
  4. I'm going to get right down to brass tacks.
  5. Let’s get a move on it.
  6. A word to the wise is sufficient.
  7. It’s just not done that way around here.
  8. Do whatever it is you have to do.

Manager with a new employee

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Marathon runner

  1. This is excruciatingly hard, but I’m committed to finishing it until the bitter end.
  2. I do what I have to do.
  3. I was bound and determined to do it.
  4. I’ll never be more ready than I am now.
  5. I’m going for broke.
  6. No rest for the weary.
  7. I’m ready to tough it out.

Marathon runner

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Musician practicing

  1. I have my work cut out for me.
  2. When I put my mind to it I can do anything!
  3. It’s a tough road ahead, but mark my word, I'm going to make it.
  4. I’m determined to show the true grit that is part of my DNA.
  5. Let’s rise to the occasion.
  6. I am coming up to speed, slowly but surely.

Musician practicing