His trick is so successful that they agree to pay him money to let them finish his work.

VOA: special.2010.03.21

You told me that you've written plays by yourself. How long did it take you to finish them?

你告诉我你自己写剧本。写完一个剧本要多久呢？

灵感从何处来 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

But I had to finish my work, so I told them to hold your horses.

VOA: special.2011.03.20