take (my) leave	He took his leave from the host and left the house.
fall asleep	I was so tired that I fell asleep in my chair.
on fire	The car was on fire when the ambulance arrived.
in check	Police on horseback kept the crowds in check.
put out	Don't throw your cigarette away. Put it out in the ashtray.
burn down	If the fire brigade doesn't come soon, the whole house will burn down.
in a mess	My room is in a mess. I must tidy it up today.
it serves (you) right	"I've lost my waSlet." "It serves you right. You're too careless."
throw a party	We usually throw a party just after Christmas.
blind drunk	"Bill was blind drunk at the party, and could hardly stand."
set fire to	Some people eniov setting fire to property.
on purpose	I'm sorry I broke your plate, but I didn't do it on purpose.
claim from	"Don't worry about the cost - I'll claim my expenses from the firm."
surprised at	We were surprised at the election results.
suspicious of	I'm very suspicious of people who talk too much.
a bit of	"I've got a bit of a headache."
for sure	"I don't think I can do it today, but I'll do it tomorrow for sure."
catch fire	Sometimes the woods catch fire in hot dry weather.
clear up	I must clear up my desk before I go home.
careless of	It was careless of you to forget the keys.
accuse of	He accused me of taking the money.
at (his) expense	We went out to dinner at John's expense when he got his rise.