1.

grin and bear it (only used as an infinitive and in orders) to accept pain or bad luck without
complaining

There's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to grin and bear it.

2. have bigger/other fish to fry: to have more important or more interesting things to do
3. then and there (also there and then) immediately:
I suggested he call his mother and he did it there and then.
4. (be in) a tearing hurry/rush

(especially British English) (to be) in a very great hurry

5. springboard (for/to something) something that helps you start an activity, especially by
giving you ideas

6. He's a good writer but he doesn't bear/stand comparison with Shakespeare (= he is

not nearly as good as Shakespeare).

7. above the law Do not think you are above the law (= that you cannot be punished by the
law).

8. by/in leaps and bounds: very quickly; in large amounts

Her health has improved in leaps and bounds.

His technique has come on in leaps and bounds this season.:

The company is growing by leaps and bounds this year.

9. be bored/scared/worried stiff

10. take/make a stand: a strong effort to defend yourself or your opinion about something

We decided to take a stand against the proposed changes to the law.

We must make a stand against job losses

They are willing to take a stand and defend what they believe in.

11. go by the book (also do sth by the book) to do something exactly as the rules tells you:
My lawyer always goes strictly by the book.
This is a private deal - we don't have to do everything by the book.