1.
Some shots were fired at random.
2.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
3.
His observations were beside the mark.
4.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
5.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
6.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
7.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
8.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
9.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
10.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
11.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
12.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
13.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
14.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
15.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
17.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
18.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
19.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
20.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
21.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
22.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
23.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
24.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
25.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
26.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
27.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
28.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
29.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
30.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
