1. He keeps a low profile although he comes from the richest family in town.
2. Please give me a ring when you arrive and I will pick you up.
3. The lawyer buried his head in the sand at the trial; he ignored many eyewitnesses to the murder.
4. The mother was down in the dumps because her children would not listen to her.
5. To save the situation, the Government declared a curfew.
6. Although she doesn’t like her boss, she has to bite the bullet.
7. Most people walk on air when they get a pay raise.
8. He was as busy as a bee trying to finish his dissertation.
9. His wife fanned the flames by asking for a lot of money.
10. At the end of the month, my friend always runs short of money.
11. He dared not tell the truth since he wanted to save face.
12. She turned green with envy when she saw the couple chatting happily.
13. His secretary’s carelessness made him lose face.
14. The thief was caught red-handed when he broke into the house.
15. The teacher saw the students through their problems.
1. Keep an eye on that group of people; they did not speak the truth.
2. She offered me a lift home.
3. He is not a good governor; he always shut his eyes to people’s troubles.
4. His handsome face always catches the eye of women of all ages.
5. You should apply for another job; don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
6. He wants to resign because his boss always finds fault with him.
7. He was in trouble when he was fired because he was the one who brought home the bacon.
8. I have not seen my uncle for five years, it seems like he has vanished into thin air.
9. If I am wrong, I will be glad to eat crow.
10. My neighbor’s wife is bossy; she led her husband by the nose.
11. That beautiful woman was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
12. He was put in prison because of his big mouth.
13. She’s an expert on wines, so when she speaks it’s worth lending an ear.
14. You can’t deny the responsibility since you are up to your ears in this matter.
15. He gave a sigh of relief when his daughter won by a nose.