The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.

At Christmas, even the elderly fathers <u><em>paint the town red</em></u>.

It is difficult for me to believe you, so please put down everything <u><em>in black and white</em>&lt…

To make the grade

There is no <u><em>hard and fast rule</em></u> regarding this subject.

Their business is now <u><em>on its last legs</em></u>.

It has been raining <u><em>cats and dogs</em></u>.

The cricket match proved to be <u><em>a big draw</em></u>.

His hard-earned money has <u><em>gone down the drain</em></u>.