1.
The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.
2.
I can work for six hours at a stretch.
3.
He wanted this agreement in black and white.
4.
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels.
5.
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
6.
I am sure the girls will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
7.
My student is one who knows how many beans make five.
8.
After the public meeting, the crowd went haywire.
9.
Your report of the matter is all moonshine.
10.
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day.
11.
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark
12.
His observations were beside the mark.
13.
The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula.
14.
The principal of this school is a hard nut to crack
15.
Why do you fight shy of me ?
16.
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one’s coat according to one’s cloth.
18.
Your remarks during the discussion added fuel to the fire.
19.
He broke down when he heard the news of his son's death
20.
My father’s dealings are open and above board.
21.
Don’t try to throw dust into my eyes. You will not succeed.”
22.
The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
23.
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity.
24.
They have latched on to tourism as a way of boosting the local economy.
25.
He broke off in the middle of the story.
26.
Some shots were fired at random.
27.
Don’t mix with the bad hats.
28.
Winning the competition was quite a feather in my cap.
29.
When he asked me the way to the cafeteria, I told him to follow his nose
30.
I can finish the work by myself, but she always tries to be a backseat driver.