The rebels held out for about a month

Please do not indulge in <u><em>double dealing</em></u>.

Caesar was <u><em>done to death</em></u> by the conspirators.

To throw dust in one's eyes

To read between the lines

To have one's heart in one's boots

He knew she was dead but was completely <u><em>at sea</em></u> about the cause of her death.

A man of weight

It is a matter of gratification for me that he has <u><em>turned a new leaf</em></u>.