1.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
2.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
3.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
4.
Some shots were fired at random.
5.
His observations were beside the mark.
6.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
7.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
8.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
9.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
10.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
11.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
12.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
13.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
14.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
15.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
16.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
17.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
18.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
19.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
20.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
21.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
22.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
23.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
24.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
25.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
26.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
27.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
29.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
30.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
