the 20th century

the pearly gates

The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt

The cow hooks.

The nature of the rock implies/suggests that it is volcanic in origin

The tap is dripping.

in the family way

the previous day

Do the pants fit?

The fashion is all the rage.

the player whom I was to replace

the law of the jungle

the whole table

the mother of all battles

The museum has got an excellent collection of ancient artifacts.

It’s of the utmost importance

on the contrary

The driver of the vehicle feigned the robbery or is somehow involved in the offence

the ravages of time

in the flesh

The picture is fabulously beautiful.

The stakes could not be higher

The calendar is out of date.

The car runs okay, but the engine is noisy at high speeds and the radio doesn’t work.

at the back of beyond