The clues below can be answered with familiar phrases whose first words are related.

1)
A. Get tough
B. Retaliate
C. Make a big fuss

2)
A. Take questionable chanced
B. Give a prompt to help someone recall something
C. Exercise strict control

Answers:

1)
A. Lower the boom
B. Even the score
C. Raise Cain 

2)
A. Walk a fine line
B. Jog one's memory
C. Run a tight ship 

Credit #2: Richard Chisholm