Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav's bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop.

By putting on the mime act, Deepak <u><em>stole some of the thunder</em></u> of Peter's speech.

A red letter day

To be up and doing

We must always <u><em>bear in mind</em></u> that only hard work leads to success.

To put somebody in his place

To throw up the sponge

The old man was <u><em>cut to the quick</em></u> when his rich son refused to recognise him.

To fight to the bitter end