To stand to one's guns

To take the wind out of another's sails

A tall order

To take a leaf out of somebody's book

<u><em>Over and above</em></u> the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.

He works by <u><em>fits and starts</em></u>.

The politician was able to sway the mob with his <u><em>gift of the gab</em></u>.

The soldiers <u><em>laid down their arms</em></u>.

No caring for the family, Devender wanted <u><em>to gather roses only</em></u>.