It is Rashmi who wears the trousers in their house and he timidly allows it.

Being an introvert, He will only eat his heart out.

Though he has a lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.

His phenomenal success shows that he has got the midas touch.

He has accomplished a Herculean task.

Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.

It was such a strange affair that I could not make head or tail of it.

It is difficult for me to believe you, so please put down everything in black and white.

My plan to have a new car fell through because of the price rise.

His oily tongue has won him promotion.

Please do not indulge in double dealing.

The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now on its last legs.

When he met me at the street corner, he cut me dead.

He is on the wrong side of fifty.

Caesar was done to death by the conspirators.

I am leaving India for good.

The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronounciation of the new teacher.

Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav’s bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop.

Do not ride rough shod over the poor.

Who will carry the day in this war?

The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him too work more.

I cannot put up with that nasty fellow.

The rebels held out for about a month.

I have warned him now and then not to resort to violence.

He was trying to put across his ideas to his audience.

By putting on the mime act, Deepak stole some of the thunder of Peter’s speech.

The country’s economy is beginning to look up now.

He does not like to be friendly with Sarita; he always gives her a cold shoulder.

In modern democratic society lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all the spheres of life.

The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has painted it in bright colours.

She was in a brown study and did not notice my entrance.

The trade union’s seemingly rightful demand is only a stalking horse to blackmail the management.

At my friend’s tea party I fell in with a strange fellow.

If we give them this concession, it will be the thin end of the wedge.

Since he already has cushy job, he can afford to be extravagant.

The lady was shedding crocodile tears.

His promotion is on the cards.

The number of globetrotters has increased after the Second World War.

Many people called on the minister when he was ill.

Ladies fall victim to green eyed monster.

His biographers discovered to their surprise that he was an atheist to the backbone.

One should not indulge in tall talks.

We should do away with the present examination system.

He faced the music for reaching home late.

Dishonesty is at a premium in almost all spheres of public life.

He made light of his father’s advice.

He is not worth his salt if he fails at this juncture.

With the existing management, the future of the company is in doldrums.

He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.

He cannot make both ends meet.

If Gaurav does not complete the work allotted to him properly, we shall send him packing.

He has come up during the last five years.

Sachin has bitten of more than he can chew.

Last evening I was held up at the meeting.

he was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point.

He left his friend in lurch.

If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to react.

The authorities took him to task for this negligence.

Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

The promotions were granted across the board.

He can get the job if he has the mind.

The social worker rendered yeoman service to the victims.

He bids fair to be an excellent cricketer.

The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several persons lost their lives.

I stood up for him when everyone else was criticising him.

You will get into hot water if you commit the same mistake again.

Over and above the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.

The soldiers laid down their arms.

Seema is a little hard of hearing.

I did not know that he was pulling my leg all the time.

He is temporarily in charge of the company and is trying to feather his nest.

It requires unparalleled courage to set the Thames on fire.

Wait here, I shall be back in a jiffy.

You need rest; you look a bit run down.

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

It is a matter of gratification for me that he has turned a new leaf.

To tell you in a nutshell, lust for power and money has almost spoiled him.

i have come to know of your hole and corner method of dealing with people.

In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.

Rejesh and Vikas have remained friends through thick and thin.

Only strict laws make the evil of dowry die out.

Kamal told the audience to hold their peace until he had finished his address.

It has been raining cats and dogs.

Have you given up the idea of accepting the new assignment?

He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice-Principal.

He always cuts both ends.

Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared to bell the cat.

She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.

A good teacher should have the gift of the gab.

I raked my brains to solve this difficult problem.

I have been betrayed by my own flesh and blood.

A large number of small scale industries have been set up in the rural areas.

it is out of the question for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras around him.

His boss was always breathing down his neck.

He is a great hand at organising public meetings.

Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in.

The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.

The teacher was as good as his word.

The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.