1. as it were 9. take for 2. on fire 10. in the name of God 3. better off 11. be chained to 4. at this rate 12.be dotted with 5. take complete hold of 13. rob sb . of sth . 6. open up 14. carry a long way 7. be cross with 15. a flash of sth , 8. fall over 16. cross one ' s mind