To tell you in a nutshell, lust for power and money has almost spoiled him.

He <u><em>bids fair</em></u> to be an excellent cricketer.

To give one a long rope

He is a plain, simple and sincere man. He will always <u><em>call a spade a spade</em></u>.

How long will the people <u><em>put up with</em></u> the increasing economic hardships?

To set the thames on fire

His promotion is <u><em>on the cards</em></u>.

He resigned the post of <u><em>his own accord</em></u>.

Why do you wish to <u><em>tread on the toes</em></u>?