In almost every party, my friend tries to rule the roost.

The promotions were granted <u><em>across the board</em></u>.

I am sure they will fight <u><em>tooth and nail</em></u> for their rights.

While the ladies continued their <u><em>small talk</em></u> in the drawing room, I felt bored.

His phenomenal success shows that he has got the <u><em>midas touch</em></u>.

You will <u><em>get into hot water</em></u> if you commit the same mistake again.

To catch somebody on the hop

A red letter day

To be at daggers drawn