ways and means
Methods of getting something done or getting money; how something can be done and paid for.
The boys were trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend.
The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means.
wear and tear
Deterioration through use.
After 75,000 miles there is usually a lot of wear and tear on any car.
well and good
Good; satisfactory. Often used without a verb to show agreement or understanding.
If my daughter finishes high school, I will call that well and good.
Well and good; I will come to your house tomorrow.
what have you
what not
and what not
Whatever you like or want; anything else like that.
The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you.
We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet.
what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
What goes for the one, also goes for the other. A proverb.
If Herb gets a speeding ticket, so should Erica, who was right behind him; after all, what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
wheel and deal
To make many big plans or schemes; especially with important people in government and business; in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your own advantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way and sometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way.
Строить много больших планов, особенно с важными людьми из правительства.
Mr. Smith made a fortune by wheeling and dealing on the stock market.
The senator got this law passed by wheeling and dealing in Congress.
Our president is likely to succeed by wheeling and dealing on the foreign market.
Похоже, что наш президент выиграет на том, что закрутил столько дел на иностранном рынке.
why and wherefore
The answer to a question or problem. Usually used in the plural.
Father told him not to always ask the whys and wherefores when he was told to do something.
win hands down
To win conclusively and without external help.
The opposition was so weak that Dan won the election hands down.