Sentences with phrase «often let ourselves off»

If it was after 8PM, I often let myself off the hook because I wanted everything (including the timing) to be perfect.

When we make bargains with ourselves, we often let ourselves off easy.

Not exact matches

He's occasionally had to let employees go when they asked too often to take time off with little or no notice.

Often in this kind of sale, the seller finances the sale and lets the buyer pay it off over time.

But diversification is often said to be the exception to the rule — a free lunch that lets you improve the potential trade - off between risk and reward.

For even though the results of this claiming often accrue to the advantage of better - off blacks, and in no way constitute a solution to the problems of the poor, the desperate plight of the poorest makes it unthinkable that whites could ever be «let off the hook» by relinquishing the historically based claims» that is, by a broad acceptance within the black community of the notion that individual blacks bear personal responsibility for their fate.

I've heard it referred most often in the context of «God's strength is perfected in our weakness», or letting us off the hook of thinking we have to be in control of everything in our life.

Such words are often a way of letting off pressure in the inevitable frustrations of any close relationship.

Maybe it was easier in the old days when there were only a few thousand Hebrews to watch over and he could let off steam with a genocide every so often without pretending to be good all the time.

Though the use of «enemy» in the Old Testament often did refer to a nation - state enemy of Israel, Jesus» exhortation was never meant to refer to a public enemy — like another nation's military force — that would let me off the hook.

Let's see if you can make something as good as they say you can» (Side note: the tashman often comes off as rude but don't be fooled, he has a heart of gold):

White chocolate by its very nature is overly sweet and often cloying, but I wasn't going to let that put me off.

So, in case you aren't familiar with this swirly - whirly - twisty - wisty loaf, or in case you aren't a fan of the great British bake off (where babkas often feature during bread week), let me introduce you...

But let me start by saying today was my day off, and I did what I often do on a day off in the middle of the week.

ramsey is not even a class dribbler in epl world let alone beyond and his passing is decent but not great and too often spoilt by silly tricks most of which do nt come off once we found a quality goal scorer in alexis his value plummeted... great bench player and appreciate his willingness to get in to box but a player in the milner mould but that is it....

Way too often he took his foot off the gas and let his opponents off the hook, however.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

Mousa Dembele is back in contention and would be a great option to bring off the bench for the final half hour — when Spurs have often let games slip this season.

Joining a club of arsenal s stature has its ups and downs.There is a requirement of how our players should perform when on the pitch.The following is a list of players who were wrong to choose arsenal.Aaron ramsey - Even though he is the most favoured of all players at the club now.I cant help but think how it would have gone for Him if he decided to search for other greener pastures.He was a clear talented footballer during his time at cardiff but he hasnt been raised with the discipline at arsenal.You can always see ramseys all round strengths but sadly Its not helping him or the club with his foward moving pleasurr.He is so Over used and its sometimes difficult for him to get used to the rythm of the game.With time you realise he gets low ib confidence and his engine gets wasted.He needed somebody who would have managed him properly and with care and that person is certainpy not wenger.You would have been better off at Manu mate.Calum chambers - Came us a very talented player from southampton with raw talent.He was very good at first but wenger found a way to reduce his level of confidence.His inexperience was left exposed and wenger did nt do anything to resolve that problem and instead He looked for other talented players.Alex oxlade chamberlain - Another very talented player who needed only his skilled sharpened and his character modelled.That and he was ready to become a world beater.But wenger decided to let him run and run like a headless chicken causing him to be often injured and damaging his confidence.Who knows what would have happened to him gad he decided to look for more greener pasture.He is surely a much better player than this.Theo walcott - Another player who was tipped to have a very bright future.He had it in him.But all he needed was an appropriate manager who would nurture him with discipline and help him with his talent.But on Coming to arsenal he was given Much more responsiblities putting more weight on his shoulders on top of that another player who was recklessly managed with his talent and never coming off age because his character wasnt properly shaped.Mesut ozil - Al right i agree he perfoms well just recently.But imagine all the legendary players he was often compared to during his time at real madrid.On coming to arsenal he found no rotation often overused, suffered many injuries and his confidence dwindled.It is pretty clear arsene does not take any responsibility for players.And when at arsenal you have to be your own manager.You need not rely on your manager otherwise you might continue being the same player for the next many years.That is why each and every player are what they are because of their own efforts and wenger had nothing to do with it.Van persie was the same player for over 7 years untill he himself decided to change.Wenger only organises and prepares tge team while the rest is in your court.It is not what so many people make it out to be.Thats why we need to pressure wenger more than our own players.They are their own self managers and wenger needs to take that responsibility

I often criticize ozil but he knows when t ok let go off the ball when he plays there..

The rest of the team upped their game the moment the captain was taken off uninjured, the message was clear, no one's guaranteed a spot, if our dearest manager let that resonate with the players more often, we'll win crucial games more often, simples.

After all, I have watched games for 60 years, lets say 48 as a proper adult and have never been punched or hardly ever told to «F... OFF,» while often fiercely debating with other fans (usually but not only Gooners).

He was often slated for his positioning and marking, letting his man slip off him too many times; something a CDM can not afford to do.

I'd searched and found a cover - up that had just the right amount of stickiness that it wouldn't slip off my shoulders (while being grateful that my baby was too tiny to pull it off), I'd grilled every experienced mother I knew on how to nurse discreetly, and I'd practiced at home in front of the mirror so often that my milk would let down when I walked past the bathroom mirror.

Usually most of it will come off just from multiple quick dunks, but I often find if I flush the toilet and let the diaper sit in the flow of the flushing toilet the suction from the toilet flushing will pull most of the solid waste off the diaper.

And it lets parents off the very expensive, often unnecessary hook of feeling like they have to stock the playroom with fancy products.

Lie your baby on a towel and leave their nappy off for as long and as often as you can to let fresh air get to their skin.

I would often sing or talk her to sleep, but I tried very hard to let her drift off on her own as often as possible.

Your pediatrician will let you know how often you can feed your baby solids, but it's usually recommended to start off small.

I would say just talk to them about the potty read up on babycenter about the different things to help the process along because even if they are not talking that much they still may give off many non verbal clues of having to go potty.However if they are really not ready try potty training keep a onesie on in the day time with their clothing and a blanket sleeper on at night that way they hopefully won't be able to get to the dirty diaper before you.My dd is 19 months as well and I have been training her sort of by letting her sit on the potty I have only let her use the one that goes on the big toilet but she peed in it once and she often will say she has to pee when in the bathroom but will sit and not do anything and get little pieces of tissue off the roll and push it into toilet this is her renditon of wiping even though the tissue does not really come in contact with any areas that need to be wiped I have slacked off on the training because she can not pull her pants up and down which is on the list of things kids need to be able to do to go by themseleves.Maybe just get them a few books and videos and a potty chair and talk to your dd's and see what happens you may be surpised.HTH

To decide a group is crazy all too often lets Political Risk Analysts off the hook, as such a characterisation implicitly means that analysis is simply impossible, as the group in question is not sane enough for rational analysis — the kind capable of being studied and assessed — to be made.

Control boards, like the one appointed to oversee New York City's finances in the mid-1970s, take power from elected officials, are at odds with democratic accountability and often let banks and creditors off the hook with unfairly favorable terms.

It seems counterintuitive, but these apps can actually help you cut back on, well, all things digital: The Moment app can track how often you use your iPhone and iPad each day and also lets you set daily limits; the Freedom app lets you block whatever sites distract you on your mobile device or computer, with the goal of helping you focus; and Off - Time (available on Android) allows you to selectively block calls, texts, and notifications (an iPhone's «Do Not Disturb» setting offers a similar service).

Men are far less likely than women to take parental leave, often siting perceived social stigmas as deterrants, so let's hope the social media mogul's words encourage dads everywhere to take some much - needed time off.

i lived 20 minutes off campus, was pretty much married, wore sequins to class often (but then again i was in design, i was actually not weird whatsoever for that) and hated the whole let's go to frat parties things.

«Disruptive» is, let's be honest, an often used word these days but in relation to Grana's prices, it's not far off the mark.

I'm a laid back person, but I often let myself get swept into adventure by my friends, and it's starting to rub off on me.

The love he has for the tale and his efforts to try and do it justice too often come off as overdone; rather than letting the characters tell the tale, he introduces a new character: the camera.

The director lets actors do their thing, to a fault, which makes Frederick's blitzkrieg of a performance often off - putting but occasionally mesmerizing.

That ribbing often seems to me cheaply self - exonerating, a case of the filmmakers letting themselves off the hook for the goofiness of these stories — for their failure to sell us the most outlandish elements.

Deliberately paced and styled (every bone crunch is lovingly amplified), the movie builds to a brisk boil: Stoic Bradley (Vaughn), who often lets his shaved, tattooed dome do the talking, is a recently laid - off mechanic.

Maybe it was partly relief that we were getting a chance to let off steam with some comedy; that doesn't happen very often in the Cannes competition, and given that (if I remember rightly) we'd endured the rigors of Winter Sleep just previously, Szifrón's offering felt very welcome indeed.

St Aubyn's books about that time are infused with his biting humor, and the creators allow Cumberbatch free rein to explore that range of emotions, and he's absolutely essential casting to not only pull off the role but to let viewers know it's OK to enjoy the often hilarious, drugged - out debauchery, so long as they can stomach the telling of the whole story (told in flashbacks, with Sebastian Maltz as a young Patrick, plus voice overs from grown - up Patrick and a separate, archly British narrator) and to understand his bad behavior is a bandage covering an awful wound.

The boxing film has often been a great route to acting awards glory (see «Raging Bull» and «The Fighter»), and I'm confident Gyllenhaal's hot streak of electric, at times excitedly unhinged but still always in control performances will continue with «Southpaw,» but let's also hope the movie is more than just a mantle piece to show off a great turn.

Functioning equipment Let us firstly consider our trusted friend the humble toaster — often the cause for setting off the smoke detector and calling out the Fire and Rescue Service, wasting a lot of time and money in the process.

After the chain is clean, I would wash it off with water (often, chain cleaning is coincident with bike wash — wash the top side, clean the chain, wash it off and finish the wheels and bottom), let it dry and help, if possible, with compressed air to blow as much water out as possible.

After trusting the always - at - the - ready torque (not to mention the computer - generated throttle and transmission modulations), we stopped overdriving the new truck as we often had to do with its predecessor and backed off to let it do more of the work — even when winking at three - digits on the odometer.

And you don't always have to use the clutch; often you just have to let off the gas and leave it engaged and it will work to slow you down.

Often times, it seems as if the lights dim when I step on the gas, and return to standard brightness when I let off of the accelerator.

I find myself using the manual shift mode often if I am going up a hill and have situations when I have to let off the