1.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
2.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
3.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
4.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
6.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
7.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
8.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
9.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
10.
His observations were beside the mark.
11.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
12.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
13.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
14.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
15.
Some shots were fired at random.
16.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
17.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
18.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
19.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
20.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
21.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
22.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
23.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
24.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
25.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
26.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
27.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
28.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
29.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
30.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
