You cannot throw dust into my eyes.

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

A chip off the old block

You must not <u><em>mince matters</em></u>; tell the truth.

A cock and bull story

To give up the ghost

To pick holes

By the skin of one's teeth

Inspite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still <u><em>a far cry</em></u&gt…