To put one's hand to plough
Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's quarrel was just a storm in a teacup.
Mohan always keeps himself to himself
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
My car broke down on way to the railway station.
My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
He is always picking holes in every project.
The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.