Hush money

To be old as the hills

We should guard against our <u><em>green-eyed</em></u> friends.

By the rule of thumb

To hit the jackpot

To keep one's head above water

Non of this <u><em>hanky-panky</em></u>; please talk straight.

The old man was <u><em>cut to the quick</em></u> when his rich son refused to recognise him.

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