His best jokes fell flat.

The pros and cons

As a politician he is used to being <u><em>in the limelight</em></u> all the time.

The boss <u><em>brought matters to a head</em></u> by forcing him too work more.

I am afraid he is <u><em>burning the candle</em></u> at both ends.

He <u><em>made light</em></u> of his father's advice.

The politician was able to sway the mob with his <u><em>gift of the gab</em></u>.

Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only <u><em>crocodile tears<…

To give up the ghost