RHYME AND REASON II

The word pairs below may look a bit strange, but they should sound vaguely familiar. That's because each pair is a common expression in which each word has been replaced with a rhyme. For example, RACK & BITE are rhymes for BLACK & WHITE. Can you restore reason to the following rhymes?

1. MESH & SPUD

2. STYLE & TERROR

3. FLAT & HOUSE

4. PRIDE & BEAK

5. WITS & CEASES

6. SLIDE & LOOM

7. CAR & TIDE

8. CUP & FROWN

9. CROP & FLOW

10. CRIED & BOY

Answers:

1. FLESH & BLOOD

2. TRIAL & ERROR

3. CAT & MOUSE

4. HIDE & SEEK

5. BITS & PIECES

6. BRIDE & GROOM

7. FAR & WIDE

8. UP & DOWN

9. STOP & GO

10. PRIDE & JOY

Credit: GAMES Magazine
Stephen Sniderman