What do the following paired words have in common?

1. FATS & OLEOS

2. CHASE & ASPIN

3. ARGUS & EPICS

4. DOLER & WIRES

5. NOGS & CANED

Answer:

 

Each pair of words can be anagrammed into a familiar expression:

 

1. FAST & LOOSE

2. ACHES & PAINS

3. SUGAR & SPICE

4. OLDER & WISER

5. SONG & DANCE

 

Credit:

Will Shortz