To give a false colouring

The involvement of teachers in the scheme of education proves to be a <u><em>mare's nest</em></u&gt…

He <u><em>took to heart</em></u> the death of his wife as he was very much attached to her.

My car <u><em>broke down</em></u> on way to the railway station.

He is a strange fellow. It is very difficult to deal with him; it seems that he has <u><em>a bee in his bonn…

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

To split hours

Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared <u><em>to bell the cat</em></u&…

He is in the habit of <u><em>throwing dust in eyes</em></u> of his superiors.