The doctor says the patient has turned the corner.

Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a <u><em>hole and corner</em></u> method.

The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a <u><em>rift in the lute</em></u>.

At Christmas, even the elderly fathers <u><em>paint the town red</em></u>.

To split hours

To hit the nail on the head

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

Don't <u><em>thrust your nose</em></u> into my affairs.

We should <u><em>do away with</em></u> the present examination system.