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My mother is <u><em>in raptures</em></u> over her new stove.
From Idioms and Phrases · English Language Competence Test
My mother is <u><em>in raptures</em></u> over her new stove.
To give a false colouring
Wait here, I shall be back <u><em>in a jiffy</em></u>.
Most of the present day politicians have <u><em>an axe to grind</em></u>.
He has <u><em>made his mark</em></u> in politics.
He <u><em>passed himself off</em></u> as a noble man.
To get the hang of a thing
In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to <u><em>die in harness</em></u>.