While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

To throw down the glove

Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using <u><em>backstairs influence</em></u&…

This regular absenteeism is a <u><em>bad business</em></u> since on work is being completed.

To have full hands

In almost every party, my friend tries to <u><em>rule the roost</em></u>.

The sight of the accident made my<u><em>flesh creep</em></u>.

Spick and span

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