It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him.

The rebels <u><em>held out</em></u> for about a month

You must not <u><em>mince matters</em></u>; tell the truth.

He is leaving the country <u><em>for a good</em></u>.

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

He was <u><em>cool as a cucumber</em></u>.

It was a <u><em>Herculean task</em></u> for me.

Govind has left his country <u><em>for good</em></u>.

A cock and bull story