1.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
2.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
3.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
4.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
5.
His observations were beside the mark.
6.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
7.
Some shots were fired at random.
8.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
9.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
10.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
11.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
12.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
13.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
14.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
15.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
16.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
17.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
18.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
20.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
21.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
22.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
23.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
24.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
25.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
26.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
27.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
28.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
29.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
30.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
