Backbreaking Effort. No, Really. Backbreaking.
I have a vertebral disjunction. What's your excuse?
Bob is laid up with, as he puts it, a slight fracture of the lower spine. He assures us he will “crawl back to the keyboard” in a matter of days. We are experienced enough to take him at his word.
Get better soon Bob! We’re thinking of you.
Oh, no, Bob! I'm so sorry!