21. To give up the ghost
To fight evil forces To die To become rational
22. To stand to one’s guns
To keep the guns close to oneself even amid danger To persevere when hardships press To maintain dignified and unbending attitude To maintain one’s position
23. To smell a rat
To detect bad smell To misunderstand To suspect a trick or deceit To see hidden meaning
24. To get cold feet
To run for life To be afraid To fall sick To become discourteous
25. A lady’s man
A woman-tailor A lover of woman company A man working as per a lady’s directions A timid husband
26. To throw dust in one’s eyes
To show false things To make blind To harm someone To deceive
27.To frame a person
To befool someone To make one appear guilty To praise someone A narrow escape
28. To be at loggerheads
To have tough encounter To be at enmity or strife To face stiff opposition To tax one’s mind and body
29. To lose one’s head
To go mad To become nervous To become confused and over excited To lose the balance
30. To throw up the sponge
To surrender or give up a contest To offer a challenge To become utterly disappointed To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end