At a party, he is always in high spirits.

The speaker gave a <u><em>bird's eye view</em></u> of the political conditions in the country.

To be at one's finger's ends

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

With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to <u><em>cut corners</em></u>.

To hit the nail on the head

Shweta might <u><em>scream blue murder</em></u>, but I feel Ritu should get the promotion since …

The old beggar <u><em>ran amuck</em></u> and began to throw stones at the passerby.

The teacher warned the student <u><em>once for all</em></u> that no mischief shall be tolerated …