He is a great hand at organising public meetings.

His father advised him to be <u><em>fair and square</em></u> in his dealings lest he should fall…

How long will the people <u><em>put up with</em></u> the increasing economic hardships?

He <u><em>burnt his fingers</em></u> by interfering in his neighbour's affairs.

It was a <u><em>Herculean task</em></u> for me.

To give one a long rope

To make a shot

By the skin of one's teeth

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