The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

You need rest; you look a bit <u><em>run down</em></u>.

The <u><em>mealy-mouthed</em></u> politician succeeded in influencing the voters.

To pour oil in troubled water

To haul over the coals

Rejesh and Vikas have remained friends <u><em>through thick and thin</em></u>.

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

He has reached present position in his job through <u><em>elbow grease</em></u>.

Maya had a <u><em>checkered career</em></u>. since I first knew him as an office assistant in th…