I was born in Scotland.

It was well-nigh a sacrilege to question his decisions

It was then, if not before, that there was need for action

He was easily persuaded

It was my birthday last week.

As I was going to say.

it was too late to help

I was festively dressed.

I was instructed that there had been a fraudulent transaction on my account

It was not granted her

He was just a flash in the pan

He was racked by/with doubts over whether his decision was right

It was brought home to me

I was born in Ireland.

He was cheating on his wife.

He was attacked with a barrage of questions

It was a disaster

Was it good last night?

I was within an ace of falling

It was the perfect setting for this exhibition

I was afraid he would put his foot in it

I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

It was worse it was badly written.

I was born in Iceland.

I was scratched by a cat.