chain gang

make a splash

for all I care

the back of one's hand

bear up

make hay

for effect

in a spot

put one's best foot forward

a little bird

for luck

tell tales

give one's blessing to

force A's hand

big wheel

play house

force the pace

for luck

at the drop of a hat

set in one's ways

on thin ice

throw down the gauntlet

forgive and forget

speak the same language

have a memory like a sieve

lick one's chops

be strapped for

from soup to nuts

swan song

sharp end

full blast

earn one's keep

on the other side

tip the scales

shake a leg

full of oneself

fall guy

give A a piece of one's mind

break bread

full steam ahead