1.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
2.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
3.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
4.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
5.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
6.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
7.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
8.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
9.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
10.
Some shots were fired at random.
11.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
12.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
13.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
14.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
15.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
16.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
17.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
18.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
19.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
20.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
21.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
22.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
24.
His observations were beside the mark.
25.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
26.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
27.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
28.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
29.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
30.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
