The robbery was committed in the wee hours of the day.

To be lost in the cloud

Why do you wish to <u><em>tread on the toes</em></u>?

Sachin <u><em>has bitten of more than</em></u> he can chew.

The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu, <u><em>held the enemy at bay</em></u> but was killed in the end.

A good teacher should have the <u><em>gift of the gab</em></u>.

He is an interesting speaker but tends to <u><em>go off at a tangent</em></u>.

To be old as the hills

There was opposition to the new policy by <u><em>the rank and file</em></u> of the Government.