He faced the music for reaching home late.

The rebels <u><em>held out</em></u> for about a month

I am ambitious and never want to <u><em>rest on my laurels</em></u>.

To draw the long bow

Many people <u><em>called on</em></u> the minister when he was ill.

To pull strings

To blow hot and cold

To hold a brief for

It requires unparalleled courage <u><em>to set the Thames on fire</em></u>.