2.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
3.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
4.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
5.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
6.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
7.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
8.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
9.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
10.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
11.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
12.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
13.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
14.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
15.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
16.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
17.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
18.
Some shots were fired at random.
19.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
20.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
21.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
22.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
23.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
24.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
25.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
26.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
27.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
28.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
29.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
30.
His observations were beside the mark.
