To plough the sands

Dowry is a <u><em>burning question</em></u> of the day.

To be up and doing

To cross swords

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

In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a <u><em>far cry</em></u&g…

He never liked the idea of keeping his wife <u><em>under his thumb</em></u> and so he let her do…

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

To give up the ghost