It was nonsense to pretend that he was afraid of the scandal, as no possible scandal could attach to him. 
He could not have been afraid of any scandal.
Scandals could very easily attach themselves to him.
Muslims and Hindus have always lived in beach with each other.
Boys are swimming is muddy water.
cat in hay
A man mows his long grass.
All of the following three have nothing to do with the Government.
A man on a long board is on the water.