The idiom "as for" is a connecting word that means "in contrast to," "notwithstanding," or "on the contrary." It is used to introduce a statement that contradicts or opposes what has just been said. For example, "I love ice cream, as for me, I hate it.

The idiom "I'll eat my hat" is used to express shock, surprise, or disbelief. It means that the speaker will do something extremely unlikely if a certain condition is met. For example:

• "If you win the lottery, I'll eat my hat.

The phrase "by dint of" means to achieve something through hard work, perseverance, and/or skill. It implies that the person or thing being referred to worked diligently and efficiently to accomplish a task or goal.

The idiom "wag the dog" is used to describe a situation where someone or something is causing chaos or stirring up trouble in order to divert attention away from a problem or issue.

The idiom "pig in a poke" means to take risks or to be careless without considering the potential consequences. It is often used to describe someone who is overconfident, or has made a hasty decision without fully thinking it through.