pay through the nose 付出巨大的代价
Peggy paid though the nose for a fancy dress.
There is a shortage of antique clocks and even there is one found for sale, you will have to pay through the nose.
A pound of flesh 合法而不合理的要求
Although Paul is paid a high wages, his boss wants his pound of flesh in return and makes him work very hard.
Kevin gives his girlfriend an expensive necklace. He wants to get his pound of flesh in return and expects her to spend more time with him.
pull the wool over one’s eyes 蒙骗某人
Kevin pulls the wool over his girl friends’ eyes and asks another girl to go out for a date.
Ms Anderson has taught our class for three years and she knows us very well. There is nothing we do to pull the wool over her eyes.
Put one’s best foot forward 快步走，给人好印象
Tina dresses smart in the news conference and hopes to put her best foot forward.
David puts his best foot forward in order to obtain the scholarship.
During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward.