To plough the sands

In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to <u><em>give in&…

It was <u><em>out of place</em></u> for him to talk on politics when the seminar was arranged to…

Hard-pressed

To make a shot

Tall order

To hold something in leash

The robber <u><em>took to his heels</em></u> when the police arrived.

He is in the habit of responding <u><em>at the drop of a hat</em></u>.