If need be, we'll rent a car.

The tenor part is not in harmony with the accompaniment.

I finally asked him if he was thinking of getting married again. "That's the long and the short of it," he admitted.

Her influence in on the wane, but she is still the boss.

Scientists hope that data from this expedition will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.

Today was a red-letter day in our history.

The assembly adjourned sine die.

Tamper with- He found his computer had been tampered with.

It was hard to hear anything above the din in the restaurant.

They vied with each other for Mary's favor.

Wear away- The inscription of the coin had been worn away.

We're well-off for public transport here.

The progress is going on at a snail's pace.

I was brought to book for my misdeed.

The police suspected foul play.