As hard as nails

If something is as hard as nails, it is very strong. If somebody is as hard as nails, they tend not to feel sympathy or other positive emotions.

Hang on to something

To hang on to something is to keep something.

Take the bull by the horns (face a difficult situation boldly)

Why don’t you take the bull by the horns and dismiss him.

Roof

Raise the roof (become very angry)

She raised the roof when she realized that she had been cheated.

Room

No room to swing a cat (not enough space to live or work)

Bed

Bed of roses: a very comfortable existence

Stardom is not a bed of roses.

Get out of bed on the wrong side

Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms and expressions.

1. How did these things ——————-?

a) come about
b) come by
c) bring about
d) go about

Take something for granted: accept it as true, certain to happen

We take so many things for granted – like pure water to drink and good food to eat.