The captain played with determination because the honour of the team was at stake.

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

To show one's teeth

To be a good Samaritan

The police fired <u><em>at random</em></u> at the violent crowd and several persons lost their l…

French leave

To save one's face

Inspite of his poverty, Ravi believed in <u><em>keeping up appearances</em></u>.

At a party, he is always <u><em>in high spirits</em></u>.