The politician was able to sway the mob with his gift of the gab.

She was in a <u><em>brown study</em></u> and did not notice my entrance.

We should <u><em>do away with</em></u> the present examination system.

The class could not <u><em>keep a straight face</em></u> on hearing the strange pronounciation o…

Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he <u><em>threw down the gauntlet</em></u> b…

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

To look sharp

I have been betrayed by my own <u><em>flesh and blood</em></u>.

We should <u><em>give a wide berth</em></u> to bad characters.