MCQ
To pull strings
From Idioms and Phrases · English Language Competence Test
To pull strings
To accept the Gauntlet
A red letter day
He works by <u><em>fits and starts</em></u>.
He <u><em>left</em></u> his friend <u><em>in lurch</em></u>.
Inspite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still <u><em>a far cry</em></u>…
I hope it will not <u><em>put you out</em></u> If I am late.
At a party, he is always <u><em>in high spirits</em></u>.