The answers to the clues below begin with the same three letters. Each answer can be changed into a familiar phrase by dropping those first three letters.

1. Evaluating Santa's landing place
2. Horrify Arthur's adherents
3. Seeking admission to nearby colleges

HINT:
The first three letters are APP.

Answers:

1. Appraising the roof - Raising the roof
2. Appall the king's men - All the king's men
3. Applying in state - Lying in state

Credit:
Richard Silvestri
APPS