in a hurry Things done in a hurry are done badly.
at a glance She saw at a glance that something had happened.
To be at a loss She was at a loss what to say.
to have a good time Last night we went to an evening party and had a very good time.
as a result As a result of the inhabitants’ strenuous efforts the damaged city was soon rebuilt.
it is a pleasure It is a pleasure to read beautiful poetry.
it is a shame It is a shame not to know these elementary things.
it is a pity It is a pity you did not go to the concert last night.
a great deal (with uncountables) We can’t skate to-day, there is a great deal of snow on the ice.
a great many (with countables) I have spoken to him a great many times.
in a low (loud) voice Don’t speak in a low voice.
to take a fancy to (chiefly with names of living beings) I wonder why she took a fancy to the little girl.

 
to get in a fury If you contradict him, he will get in a fury
to fly into a passion If you contradict him, he will fly into a passion.
to have a mind to do something (a great mind, a good mind) I have a great mind to have a serious talk with her.