To have one's heart in one's boots

Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to <u><em>stew in his own juice</em></u>.

I <u><em>stood up for him</em></u> when everyone else was criticising him.

Mrs. Khnna has been <u><em>in the blues</em></u> for the last several weeks.

To break the ice

I met him after a long time, but he gave me <u><em>the cold shoulder</em></u>.

You cannot <u><em>throw dust into my eyes</em></u>.

He has built a big business empire by his <u><em>sharp practices</em></u>.

To be up and doing