I sent him about his business as I could stand his insolence no longer.

Pell-mell

To hang up one's hat

I <u><em>ran out</em></u> of money on my European tour.

He sold his house <u><em>for a song</em></u>.

The robbery was committed <u><em>in the wee hours of the day</em></u>.

The popularity of the yesteryears' superstar is <u><em>on the wane</em></u>.

I hope it will not <u><em>put you out</em></u> if I am late.

To beg the question