Even though the evidence was damning, he managed to beat the rap and walked out of court a free man.

To throw one's cap over the windmill is to act in a bizarre or eccentric manner, and last night she did just that by wearing a clown suit to the meeting.

The coalition of the willing mobilized troops to carry out the intervention after diplomatic efforts failed.

We loaded the canoe to the gunnels with gear for the weekend trip.

After years of wandering, she finally felt as if she had arrived in the Land of the Leal, where every sorrow was soothed.

During the lesson, the trainer noticed the gelding was behind the bit and recommended firmer contact to encourage the horse to accept the bit.

When you plug in the new router, it will do exactly what it says on the tin and set up a secure network automatically.

As team leader, I told the board plainly that the buck stops here and I will handle the crisis myself.

By throwing the baby out with the bathwater, the committee eliminated not only the minor flaws but also the innovative ideas that could have improved the project.

In the rush to cut costs, the committee threw the baby out with the bathwater, removing not only the ineffective programs but also valuable community services.