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

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to <u><em>draw the longbow</em></u>.

To beat the air

It requires unparalleled courage <u><em>to set the Thames on fire</em></u>.

Kamal told the audience <u><em>to hold their peace</em></u> until he had finished his address.

Spick and span

It is difficult to <u><em>keep a level head</em></u> in these days of mounting prices.

He will <u><em>win</em></u> this election <u><em>hands down</em></u>.

Mrs. Khnna has been <u><em>in the blues</em></u> for the last several weeks.