Paphos Life

Translate these long-winded phrases into the popular cliches that have the same meaning

1. Precipitation composed of canine and feline organisms
2, Place your monetary possessions in the same locality as your oral cavity
3. Pulchritude is dependent on the ocular organ of that who appraises it
4. Discharging firearms upon ichthyoid creatures in a cylindrical container
5. Simian's parent's male sibling
6. Amorous emotions are incapable of perceiving electromagnetic radiation
in the visible spectrum
7. Lucre causes the rotation of the celestial body upon which we reside
8. Transport cured porcine abdomen to one's domicile
9. The portion of an ocean-bound unit of solid dihydrogen monoxide that is not submerged
10. A tertiary attempt will yield a propitious outcome
11. Don't allow even a solitary small mineral aggregate to remain in a non-inverted position
12. Buffet an equid whose biological functions have permanently ceased
13.The set of all possible outcomes does not include a midday repast
devoid of monetary remuneration
14. Desiccated as a piece of mineralized osseous tissue

1. Raining cats and dogs
2. Put your money where your mouth is
3. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

I left it at 3 answers - 'cos you didn't say how many

Thanks M.

3 is a good number of guesses..

All correct BTW

4 Shooting fish in a barrel
7 Money makes the world go round
9 Tip of the iceberg

6 - Love is Blind
8 - Bring home the bacon
14 - Dry as a bone

5. I'll be a Monkey's uncle.
10. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
11. Don't leave a single stone unturned.

12. I could eat a horse
13. There's no such thing as a free lunch

I am impressed.

Well done to everybody.

My answer to number 10 is " 3rd time lucky ", but Dominic's answer of
" If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. " is equally correct.

Never thought it would be so easy.