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