down and out

rope in

on the quiet

be big on

wash over

down to the wire

stand on one's head

come on strong

drag in

tie the knot

show A the door

name names

pile into

linger on

down to the wire

draw blood

shoulder to shoulder

jump ship

on sight

draw fire

top dog

drift off

run for it

head to head

square up

a hard nut to crack

night owl

drive a wedge

hit the spot

harp on

a wolf in sheep's clothing

drop the ball

put the cart before the horse

early in the day

scratch the surface

in the cards

with credit

lose the thread

bells and whistles

eat A alive