Inspite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants the Government has decided not to give in.

Why must you look a <u><em>gift horse in the mouth</em></u> ?

He was undecided. He <u><em>let the grass grow under his feet</em></u>.

To hit the nail right on the head

The police are used to seeing the <u><em>seamy side of life</em></u>.

The train was late and we had to <u><em>kick our heels</em></u>.

His speech <u><em>went down well with</em></u> the majority of the audience.

To give one's ears

The project did not appear to <u><em>hold out</em></u> bright prospects.