1. alive and kicking a. casual, relaxed
2. sick and tired b. very early in the morning
3. bright and breezy c. quiet, not self-assertive or hold
4. safe and sound d. clean and tidy
5. slow but sure e. unharmed
6. cut and dried f. well and active
7. hale and hearty g. doing things quickly and in a lively manner
8. bright and early h. sure of success, no longer in danger of failure
9. spick and span i. physically strong and fit
10. bright-eyed and bushy-tailed j. born and brought up
11. free and easy k. in a fair way / exactly, directly
12. home and dry l. slow but good
13. rough and ready m. only approximate, not exact
14. meek and mild n. settled, decided, final
15. fair and square o. looking very cheerful, bright and lively
16. short and sweet p. brisk, without unnecessary detail
17. born and bred q. thoroughly bored or annoyed with someone/something
