The following phrases have something in common that is hinted at by the last clue. Can you determine what it is?

1. IN SHAPE

2. TURNS UP 

3. BACK AWAY 

4. OFFICE ISSUE 

5. ACTION NOTICE 

6. COVER CHARGE 

7. FLIGHT CONTROL

8. Delayed re-action to a surprise 

 

Answer to Clue 8:

Double take  

 

Answers to Clues 1-7:

Both words in each phrase can be preceded by TAKE to make a common phrase:

 

1. TAKE IN - TAKE SHAPE

2. TAKE TURNS - TAKE UP, etc.