These are all representations of common words, phrases, places or things. Can you figure them out? Only one solve per person, please.

4. chip off the old block hi Pandie

1. above and beyond the call of duty

8. clarinet solo

7 - pardon me

3. Big man on campus

5. It's in the box.

6. Bad timing

Bernie

2. The law of diminishing returns?

Ha, Marian - I thought that one was "Go" above and beyond. Yours is way better and less icky.

Thank you, Jimbo.

Wishing you and everyone else here in the Garden a pleasant weekend.

9. unfinished business