REBUS PUZZLES LVIII

PERUSES THE CLUES
NY Times Crossword
February 5, 1995
Frank A. Longo

The clues to this clever puzzle are in the form of rebuses, but they are different than traditional rebuses in a particular way. As the title suggests, look at the clues carefully. The answers are familiar phrases. If you're stumped, as I was, look at the hint below the clues.

1. CHALTUPID
2. VISSADAGE
3. JASOWB
4. SNILTIR
5. GAINBEAK
6. BEDORISING
7. SPORETAFF

HINT:
Each rebus is made up of synonyms or other descriptive words which disguise the answers. For example, in #1, HALT is a synonym for STOP.

Answers:

1. STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE
2. BLUE IN THE FACE
3. A PIG IN A POKE
4. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
5. WIN BY A NOSE
6. A DAY IN THE LIFE  (Doris Day)
7. READ BETWEEN THE LINES