He is indifferent _______ his words.
Parents were very surprised _______ his result.
There is no possibility of _______ coming late.
To put one's hand to plough __________?
A man of straw _________?
To leave someone in the lurch _________?
To end in smoke ________?
To cry wolf __________?
To have an axe to grind ___________?
To pick holes _________?