from scratch
rehash the same theme
(97)
at the end of the rope
final straw
pain in the nack
(98)
get out of breath
lose one's breath
save one's breath
under one's breath
waste one's breath
Don't hold your breath.
(99)
right off the bat
(100)
fire away
stalling technique
a social visit/ a routine chech
a seach warrant