The job of repairing the engine took several hours.
I've got a job for you -- could you wash the dishes?
Word: "job"
the same meaning

I have to stop for a moment and catch my breath.
I caught some Z's on the train.
Word: "catch"
the same meaning

Messages must go through diplomatic channels.
We should go farther in this matter.
Word: "go"
the same meaning

There's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes.
He was a rotund, jolly man with a twinkle in his eye.
Word: "twinkle"
the same meaning