__________ and __________ XVIII

Can you think of a phrase in the form of _______ and _______ that encapsulates a particular concept? For example, OLD FASHIONED could be HORSE AND BUGGY. More than one answer may be possible for some clues.

1. PETTY
2. RELIABLE
3. CALMNESS
4. UNCERTAIN
5. SURE THINGS
6. FUNDAMENTAL
7. RETAIL STORES
8. PERSEVERANCE
9. INNER WORKINGS
10. BIG PRODUCTION
11. NO DISCUSSION NEEDED
12. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
13. STEADY INCOME SOURCE
14. BACK AND FORTH MANEUVERING

(Possible) Answers:

1. NICKEL AND DIME
2. TRIED AND TRUE
3. PEACE AND QUIET
4. TOUCH AND GO
5. DEATH AND TAXES
6. MEAT AND POTATOES
7. BRICK AND MORTAR
8. BOUND AND DETERMINED
9. NUTS AND BOLTS
10. SONG AND DANCE
11. OPEN AND SHUT
12. APPLES AND ORANGES
13. BREAD AND BUTTER
14. CAT AND MOUSE 

Credit: Idea, example, and # 1 and 6:
NY Times Crossword
October 17, 2005
Gregory E. Paul