He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.

His hard-earned money has <u><em>gone down the drain</em></u>.

It was such a messy affair but Manish somehow managed to <u><em>wash his hands of</em></u> the …

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

To show the white feather

To blaze trail

Rohit has <u><em>bitten off more than he chew</em></u>.

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

To see red