To stop an activity for the day.
We've done enough work today. Let's call it a day.
To go to bed to sleep.
I'm tired. I'm going to have to call it a night.
To declare debts paid.
You save my life five years ago, and I saved your life just now. Let's call it even.
To conclude; to quit or stop an activity.
I think everyone is very tired right now; let's call it quits for now. Let's try again tomorrow.
A difficult problem which produces additional problems.
Max couldn't tell Mary the truth. He knew it would open a can of worms.
To continue or proceed.
I'll be gone for a couple weeks. I'm sure you can carry on without me.
To complete or accomplish something.
Max carried out his plan to get revenge on Mary.
To understand; to realize.
Max took a little extra time to catch on, but eventually he understood the situation.
To rest and regain normal breathing.
Max ran so fast that he had to stop and catch his breath.
To attract one's attention.
The bright red sports car caught Mary's eye.
To decide differently or have a different opinion than before.
I know I said that I wanted vanilla, but I changed my mind; I want chocolate.
To be sexually unfaithful to.
John asked for a divorce when he found out that Mary was cheating on him.
A narrowly missed attempt or guess.
Nice try. Close but no cigar. Guess again.
To stop an addiction all at once, not gradually.
Max quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey.
To not deal with a situation until one is actually in the situation.
I'm not sure what we'll do if he says no. I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
To go too far; to violate accepted boundaries or rules.
Max really crossed the line when he ate Mary's last donut.
To be flexible or lenient with somebody.
Cut Max some slack. He didn't mean to be rude. He just had a very difficult day.
To get to the main point; to state something directly.
Let me cut to the chase. I quit. As of tomorrow, I no longer work here.
