By the rule of thumb

The project did not appear to <u><em>hold out</em></u> bright prospects.

i have come to know of your <u><em>hole and corner</em></u> method of dealing with people.

To put one on one's mettle

Although both the partners are running the business for the last twelve years but their business is now <u><em&…

I am leaving India <u><em>for good</em></u>.

At a party, he is always <u><em>in high spirits</em></u>.

To hold something in leash

The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has <u><em>painted it in bright colours…