It was very cold the day before yesterday.

I was born in Finland.

He was suddenly overtaken by death

I was young and needed the money.

I was utterly devastated.

I was looking for that book.

I was dashed to the ground.

it was all rigged in advance

it was a put-up job

It was an enjoyable performance, if less than ideal

He was more than a match for his opponent.

It was just a dream.

it was all pre-arranged

He was pulling my leg

I was completely naked.

He was head over heels in debt

He was extremely annoyed with himself about ...

it was a pre-arranged affair

He was banned from driving

He was nearly having kittens

He was ill used

I was horrified.

Was it worthwhile?

He was very off-hand

I was born in Denmark.