To leave someone in the lurch

With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to <u><em>cut corners</em></u>.

You will <u><em>get into hot water</em></u> if you commit the same mistake again.

This place affords a <u><em>bird's eye view</em></u> of the green valley below.

I am sure he <u><em>means business</em></u>.

He has built a big business empire by his <u><em>sharp practices</em></u>.

Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain to be rendered <u><em>a cry in t…

He has been working <u><em>on and off</em></u> for several years on this research project.

A snake in the grass