311 I told him a white lie because I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
312 The news of the president's retirement came out of the blue.
313 He probably has other fish to fry.
314 We're so close to closing this deal ; I just hope no one upsets the apple cart.
315 He really had egg on his face. 316 He seems to be using the carrot-and-stick approach. 「
317 That takes the cake!
318 It's not worth a fig.
319 Try not to jump the gun.
320 I don't like it a bit, but I guess we're all in the same boat.