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A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted »
Example: "Her husband can't seem to hold onto any amount of money; he either spends it or loses it. A fool and his money are easily parted."
All Bark And No Bite »
"The new manager threatened to fire me but I know he won't do it; he is all bark and no bite."
An Arm And A Leg »
"Be careful with that watch; it cost me an arm and a leg."
Between A Rock And A Hard Place »
"I'd like to help you but I am stuck between a rock and a hard place."
Fair And Fair Alike »
"Michael stayed home to take care of your sister last night, so tonight it is your turn. Fair and fair alike."
In And Out »
"I know this city in and out."
Neck And Neck »
"They're coming around the final corner. They're neck and neck!"
On Pins And Needles »
"Jean was on pins and needles the whole time her father was in the hospital."
Out And About »
"Where have you been all day?" Answer: "Oh, out and about."
Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire »
"I didn't like that job because I was working too hard. Yet in this new job I work even harder!" Answer: "Out of the frying pan and into the fire."
The Pros And Cons »
"I've considered the pros and cons and I've decided: it is going to be expensive, but I still want to go to college."
Tooth And Nail »
"That was a tough match; they fought us tooth and nail!"
Wine And Dine »
"That man is really is really crazy about my sister. He has been wining and dining her all month."
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