He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

I <u><em>stood my ground</em></u> inspite of many pressures.

To be in two minds

To live in clover

It was such a strange affair that I could not <u><em>make head or tail of it</em></u>.

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

He is always <u><em>standing up</em></u> for the weak and oppressed.

His best jokes <u><em>fell flat</em></u>.

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