It is high time that India did something about the population problem.

He <u><em>burnt his fingers</em></u> by interfering in his neighbour's affairs.

They sold their house because it was a real <u><em>white elephant</em></u>.

He resigned the post of <u><em>his own accord</em></u>.

To save one's face

Having sold off his factory, he is now a <u><em>gentleman at large</em></u>.

To lose face

To beggars description

He sold his house <u><em>for a song</em></u>.