Correct: He achieved success at the expense of his personal relationships, often neglecting his friends and family., She set a self-imposed deadline to finish the project by the end of the week., We have a backup plan in case things go south during the event., During the interview, he managed to slip in a shameless plug for his new book., Despite his attempts to keep it a secret, his friend accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party., I had the chance to sit down with the expert and pick her brains about the latest developments in the field., Wrong: She managed to slay the exam and score the lowest grade in the class., Despite his fear of heights, he climbed the mountain and conquered his phobia to a T., Despite the heavy rainfall, the flowers remained unscathed, as they flourished and grew taller., She chose to do her homework on the whim of a sunny day., The concert was so amazing I bailed early., She caught her brother red-handed when he was practicing his dance moves in the living room., She doesn't have a say during family meetings, that's why she always calls the shots., The police investigated many clues, and finally found a red herring., He had never drunk alcohol, but on his 18th birthday, he finally fell off the wagon.,

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