The captors of the kidnapped kept his family on tenterhooks.

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

He was trying <u><em>to put across</em></u> his ideas to his audience.

To put the cart before the horse

He is a <u><em>person after my own heart</em></u>.

To cry wolf

The casting vote of the chairman <u><em>clinched the issue</em></u>.

To haul over the coals

My plan to have a new car <u><em>fell through</em></u> because of the price rise.