To take with a grain of salt

His promotion is <u><em>on the cards</em></u>.

To set one's face against

The robbery was committed <u><em>in the wee hours of the day</em></u>.

To keep the wolf away from the door

To make a shot

To hold something in leash

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

it is <u><em>out of the question</em></u> for only one to have a quiet meal with a set of ultras…