He sold his house for a song.

The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was <u><em>at stake</em></u&gt…

He <u><em>threw cold water over</em></u> the project that the secretary had prepared.

To fight to the bitter end

To bear the palm

The promotions were granted <u><em>across the board</em></u>.

To end in smoke

He does not like to be friendly with Sarita; he always <u><em>gives her a cold shoulder</em></u>…

If we give them this concession, it will be <u><em>the thin end of the wedge</em></u>.