He made light of his father's advice.

To rip up old sores

To cry wolf

He is <u><em>out and out</em></u> a reactionary.

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

He has built a big business empire by his <u><em>sharp practices</em></u>.

He is a <u><em>queer fish</em></u>, I have failed to understand him.

Sanjay was the real <u><em>power behind the throne</em></u> and all politicians were aware of th…

To cry wolf