Group 1
I wonder who has rattled his cage. He seems to be odd.
To make someone feel worried
The military government unleashed a reign of terror by engaging in the ruthless killing of dissidents.
a period of remorseless repression or bloodshed,
All the facts
"As he is a dab hand at chess, let him represent our school in the international competition. He is quite a formidable chess player."
expert at something
My aunt is no chicken but she always has lots of energy.
no longer young
He is dyed in the wool pragmatist who always opts for practical solutions to problems rather than theoretical ones.
unchanging in a particular belief or opinion
The school has creamed off the best science students in each class.
removed them and place them somewhere else.
The school has delivered a broadside against its delinquents and offenders of school rules.
gave harsh criticism
The office is at sixes and sevens because it is undergoing renovation.
in a state of total confusion or disarray
The effective use of aggressive advertising and marketing oiled the wheels of the company's sales.
help things to run smoothly and successfully
He's sure to draw the longbow on the size of his catch of fish.
to exaggerate in telling stories
He'll move to heaven and earth to get it done on time.
to do everything you can to achieve something
She must have kissed the Blarney Stone, considering all the people she got to donate to our cause tonight!
have the ability to speak in a persuasive or convincing manner
They went on and did a Gretna Green marriage, away from financial burdens
elopment
She crossed the Rubicon when she got that huge tattoo on her back!
When we made a difficult decision from where there is no way back,
The baby is finally in the arms of Morpheus.
Asleep
He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch
become angry
The president hoped that his bold new anti-inflation plan would cut the Gordian knot.”
To solve a notoriously difficult problem in a quick and decisive manner
That town has a petticoat government.
all females in power
I would Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are putting on a Thespian Art.
tragedy or to the dramatic