To put one's hand to plough

To give up the ghost

To wash one's dirty linen in public

Inspite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still <u><em>a far cry</em></u&gt…

To draw the long bow

His promotion is <u><em>on the cards</em></u>.

Vikram said that he has got a problem to <u><em>square up</em></u> with the manager.

Rahul fought <u><em>tooth and nail</em></u> to save his company.

The staff have felt <u><em>on edge</em></u> ever since they heard the rumour about retrenchment.