"BOB" Word Puzzle

[Otis]

Each clue leads to a common three-word "BOB" phrase in which the first word starts with B, the second word with O, and the third with B, as in BOOM OR BUST.

The number of letters in each word is given in parentheses, and the answers are in alphabetical order. Can you get all eight phrases?

1. Yellow car-window sign to promote safe driving (4 2 5)

2. Gaunt person or Stephen King novel (3 2 5)

3. WWII TV miniseries about "Easy" Company (4 2 8)

4. Another way to say "walk" in America's pastime (4 2 5)

5. Indian Ocean arm near India (3 2 6)

6. Animal for moving heavy loads (5 2 6)

7. Make a special effort to please, or do gymnastics (4 4 8)

8. Men's underwear decision (6 2 6)

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[JeffM]

Spoiler

BABY ON BOARD (to me that seems mean; get a blanket or cushion for the poor little tyke)

BAG OF BONES

BAND OF BROTHERS

BASE ON BALLS

BAY OF BENGAL

BEAST OF BURDEN (also known as a wife)

BEND OVER BACKWARDS

BOXERS OR BRIEFS

 

[Otis]

Spoiler

BABY ON BOARD (to me that seems mean; get a blanket or cushion for the poor little tyke)

BAG OF BONES

BAND OF BROTHERS

BASE ON BALLS

BAY OF BENGAL

BEAST OF BURDEN (also known as a wife)

BEND OVER BACKWARDS

BOXERS OR BRIEFS

Well done!

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