PERFECT PAIRINGS V

Joseph Appel

 

Each clue below can be re-phrased using wordplay - especially synonyms and homographs - to make a common phrase in the form of _____ and _____. For example, DRAFTS and SCALES could be re-phrased as CHECKS and BALANCES. 

1. Recede and circulate

2. Strength and the open ocean

3. Flora and fauna 

4. Fetid and rasp

5. Undamaged and rage 

6. Consume and a streak 

7. Swell and glisten

8. Wrench and color 

9. Cram and gibberish

10. Bargain price and block

 

Answers:

 

1. Ebb and flow

2. Might and main

3. Plants and animals 

4. Rank and file

5. Sound and fury

6. Eat and run 

7. Rise and shine

8. Tool and dye

9. Stuff and nonsense 

10. Song and dance (clog)