By the skin of one's teeth

The boss <u><em>brought matters to a head</em></u> by forcing him too work more.

He is <u><em>out and out</em></u> a reactionary.

He <u><em>struck several bad patches</em></u> before he made good.

At my friend's tea party I <u><em>fell in with</em></u> a strange fellow.

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

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to <u><em>give in&…

A square peg in a round hole

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