He has designs on that young girl.

The casting vote of the chairman <u><em>clinched the issue</em></u>.

In almost every party, my friend tries to <u><em>rule the roost</em></u>.

Leaders should not only make speeches, they should also be prepared <u><em>to bell the cat</em></u&…

When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to <u><em>draw the longbow</em></u>.

A bull in a china shop

I <u><em>sent him about his business</em></u> as I could stand his insolence no longer.

There is <u><em>no love lost</em></u> between two neighbours.

To be at daggers drawn