get off the mark

think on one's feet

sit up and take notice

say one's piece

go A one better

be keyed up

ferret out

three-ring circus

throw a curve

slings and arrows

raise an eyebrow

ride roughshod over

up one's alley

touch base with

throw a fit

rain on A's parade

of all others

a tough nut

throw A to the wolves

primrose path

be on about

throw caution to the wind

branch off

would not put it past A to do

till the cows come home

sit up and take notice

nail A to the wall

make oneself scarce

go to seed

strike home

to a T

to the gills

to cap it all

move with the times

right in the head

make a bundle

rain on A's parade

ram A down B's throat

to die for

sweep to victory