By the time Crocodile returned today, minus the fancy bracelets, it was too late to light a fire under the dreary affair.

Hangovers are dreary affairs, and financial ones are no exception.

It was a dreary affair, rescued only by his grandfather's breathtaking music.

Ten lari admits one to the public bath, a dreary communal affair.

In the United States, book competitions are generally dreary affairs, with interest limited to the circle connected to the nominated authors and publishers.

The contest for the Labour leadership has been a relatively dreary affair until now.

In general, alumni shows tend to be dreary, wooly affairs.

Pam and Karen's party is a hit, while Angela's is a dreary affair.

This omission makes the revival a lopsided and ultimately dreary affair.

But it will be a dreary affair, girls.