[bite the hand that feeds one] {v. phr.} To turn against […]

[bush] See: [BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH], [BIRD IN THE HAND IS […]

[catch hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp a person or a […]

[charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life […]

[close at hand] {adj. phr.} Handy; close by; within one's range. […]

[come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. * […]

[county mounty] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Sheriff's deputy. * […]

[cross one's fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of […]

[crux of the matter] {n. phr.} The basic issue at hand; […]

[cut-rate] (2) {adj.} Sold for a price lower than usual; selling […]