THE MEANING OF IT
Credit: NY Times Crossword
Patrick Berry  (adapted))

[Each clue below can be answered with a common, exclamatory expression which relates to the clue by wordplay. For example, given the clue: All your talking won't reseal that wine bottle, the answer could be Put a cork in it!]

1.Quit trying to make a paper doll by ripping the paper!
2. I can see why shoppers avoid this off-brand white bread!
3. I already know my home-made cold cream is useless!
4. Of course this car isn't voice-controlled!
5. This tippy Christmas tree is driving me crazy!
6. Stop dillydallying and use your boarding pass!
7. So you finally got the gist of that Stephen Hawking book!

Answers:

1. Cut it out!
2. It's no wonder!
3. Don't rub it in!
4. It goes without saying!
5. I can't stand it!
6. Get on with it!
7. It's about time!