The story published in the newspaper is not true, but the journalist has painted it in bright colours.

To spill the beans

I felt like a<u><em>fish out of water</em></u> among all those business tycoons.

To cool one's heels

To play the gallery

Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to <u><em>give in&lt…

It was <u><em>out of place</em></u> for him to talk on politics when the seminar was arranged to…

The present syllabus leaves very <u><em>little elbowroom</em></u> for teachers to be innovative.

He <u><em>rides the high horse</em></u> because of his high connection.