Throw down the axe.
S. It means to try to have a fair fight.
Why don't you throw down the axe and turn off that calculator?
F. It means to put aside one's electric guitar.
Well, you gotta throw down the axe if you gotta raise three kids alone.

Walking in the soup.
S. It means to have a lot to deal with.
I'm walking in the soup with three wild kids and then Chad comes in.
F. It means to have to dodge around in a conversation.
It's like walking in the soup with Chad and his political correctness.