The present syllabus leaves very little elbowroom for teachers to be innovative.

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

He resigned the post of <u><em>his own accord</em></u>.

To take the wind out of another's sails

Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a <u><em>hole and corner</em></u> method.

To wrangle over an ass's shadow

The police are used to seeing the <u><em>seamy side of life</em></u>.

With the existing management, the future of the company is <u><em>in doldrums</em></u>.

He can get the job if he <u><em>has the mind</em></u>.