45. - Tony never pulled his weight so we'll better off doing everything without him. - He set up his business as a lawyer and had his name on a brass plaque outside. - I've got so much on my plate at the moment that I can't take any more work. - Everything he possesses was handed to him on a silver platter by his parents. 46. - The children crawled past the window on their hands and knees. - I have to obey the rules so my hands are tied in the matter. - What you are planning is wrong so I wash my hands of the whole affair. 47. - Waiter! This steak is as tough as an old boot! - It's time for the government to get tough with corruption in the public service. - Getting the boss to agree to your plans will be a tough nut to crack. 48. - My sister's children are going home today and I'll be glad to see the back of them. - A London taxi-driver has to know the city like the back of his hand. - There was a master criminal at the helm of the bombings but the police never found him.