He went back on his promise to vote for me.

You have to be <u><em>a cool customer</em></u> and be patient if you want to get the best buys.

To set the thames on fire

The accounts of the murder <u><em>made her flesh creep</em></u>.

To make a shot

He fell <u><em>ill at ease</em></u> after receiving the letter from his son.

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

The young heir to his father's huge estate <u><em>made ducks and drakes</em></u> of his patrimon…

To put the cart before the horse