To strain every nerve.
Correct!
Wrong!
To flog a dead horse.
Correct!
Wrong!
To show a clean pair of heels.
Correct!
Wrong!
To die in harness.
Correct!
Wrong!
To feather one's nest.
Correct!
Wrong!
To doctor the accounts.
Correct!
Wrong!
She could never 'measure up to' her parent's expectation.
Correct!
Wrong!
The little girl with her flawless performance 'stole the show'
Correct!
Wrong!
The thief was 'on good term' with the police.
Correct!
Wrong!
John's offer of help was 'turned down' by the police.
Correct!
Wrong!