The first and third word of each clue below can be anagrammed to produce a well-known phrase.

1. CAT OF DOG
2. TACO OF MARS
3. CORK OF SAGE
4. DIES OF CHARM
5. DANGER OF NEED
6. TASTE OF HOCKS
7. STAPLER OF PAIRS

Answers:

1. ACT OF GOD
2. COAT OF ARMS
3. ROCK OF AGES
4. IDES OF MARCH
5. GARDEN OF EDEN 
6. STATE OF SHOCK
7. PLASTER OF PARIS

Credit: Will Shortz
NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzle
December 12, 2012