I have warned him now and then not to resort to violence.

To go to each other hammer and tongs

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

Rajeev achieved success by resorting to a <u><em>hole and corner</em></u> method.

It has been raining <u><em>cats and dogs</em></u>.

To set the thames on fire

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

It is evident from the minister's statement that <u><em>heads will roll</em></u>.

To frame a person