“Don’t count all of your chickens before they are hatched”

Reply: “Just don’t place all the eggs all in one basket or one batch.”

“I’ll cross that bridge soon, and get back to the drawing board one day”

Reply: “I think you already missed the boat, it takes two to tango, anyway.”

“He has got the best of both worlds, I’ll give him that!”

Reply: “He may give it up for peanuts, at the drop of a hat!”

“Stop beating around the bush, let’s do this before things boil!”

Reply: “Pour it on, I’m already burning the midnight oil.”

"I’ll give you a penny for your thoughts and then I’ll hit the hay!"

Reply: "I’ll give you a dime’s worth, it’s a blessing in disguise they say.”

“Sometimes I think you are biting off more than you can chew!”

Reply: “I don’t cut corners, so everything should be as good as new.”

“This is a secret, so let’s not let the cat out of the bag just yet!”

Reply: “Don’t worry, this should be a piece of cake; a sure bet!” 

“So, what should we do with the whole nine yards of this stuff today?”

Reply: “As long as it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, let’s do it again. OK?”

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