(literally) on the pool table / (idiomatic) on the operating table; to be under the knife

(informal) discontent

this time, this time round, in this case / truly, actually, really; in fact

(figuratively) to be born / (figuratively) to see the light of day

to make the bed (to prepare a bed for later use and for tidiness) / to pave the way for, to be a breeding ground for

(figuratively) to walk the streets (to prostitute oneself)

(idiomatic) to be cocksure

(literally) to do the housework, the household chores / (figuratively) to clean up; to clear out

all the time; (very) often / constantly; all the time

to take up the gauntlet