She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.

The trade union's seemingly rightful demand is only a <u><em>stalking horse</em></u> to blackmai…

A tall order

Sunil thought his skill would match up to Keshav's bulk, but in the fight he was <u><em>beaten neck and crop…

He <u><em>did me a good turn</em></u> by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.

The soldiers <u><em>laid down their arms</em></u>.

It was he who <u><em>put a spoke in my wheel</em></u>.

The members of the group were <u><em>at odds</em></u> over the selection procedure.

To show the white feather