This report calls in question all previous research on the subject.

He is <u><em>not worth his salt</em></u> if he fails at this juncture.

The boy <u><em>turned a deaf ear</em></u> to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.

To split hours

I <u><em>ran out of</em></u> money on my European tour.

If you <u><em>rub him the wrong way</em></u>, he is bond to react.

To tempt providence

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

Most of the present day politicians have <u><em>an axe to grind</em></u>.