To bite one's lips

The soldiers <u><em>laid down their arms</em></u>.

The rebels <u><em>held out</em></u> for about a month.

Last evening I was <u><em>held up</em></u> at the meeting.

All Agog

He <u><em>made light</em></u> of his father's advice.

The promotions were granted <u><em>across the board</em></u>.

One should not indulge in <u><em>tall talks</em></u>.

To play fast and loose