land on one's feet

boot out

beyond all reason

fall over oneself

walk tall

burn the midnight oil

make a mental note

fall through the cracks

fall to pieces

a household word

have A to thank for

have it in for

force the pace

take A lying down

keep after

fan the flames

fast buck

have a soft spot for

swallow one's pride

gather dust

alive and kicking

get A dead to rights

feel no pain

taper off

feel up to

into thin air

give A a piece of one's mind

a cut above

what the doctor ordered

feet first

sit still for

earn one's keep

get A into shape

fly right

have resistance to

lick one's chops

into the blue

swim against the tide

sharp end

fly the flag