1.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
2.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
3.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
5.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
6.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
7.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
8.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
9.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
10.
His observations were beside the mark.
11.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
12.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
13.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
14.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
15.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
16.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
17.
Some shots were fired at random.
18.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
19.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
20.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
21.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
22.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
23.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
24.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.
25.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
26.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
27.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
28.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
29.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
30.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
