| Opportunity, metaphorically |
| Lacking a strong foundation, metaphorically |
| Absolute control, metaphorically |
| Loss of nerve, metaphorically |
| A mystery, metaphorically |
| Insignificant person, metaphorically |
| Crazy, metaphorically |
| Major hurdle, metaphorically |
| Bananas, metaphorically |
| America, metaphorically |
| Birthplace, metaphorically |
| Attention, metaphorically |
| Unstable, metaphorically |
| Fresh start, metaphorically |
| Skin and bones, metaphorically (not literally) |
| Unstable situation, metaphorically |
| Private place, metaphorically |
| One who's enthralled, metaphorically |
| The JFK administration, metaphorically |
| Unwilling to listen, metaphorically |
| Befuddled, metaphorically |
| Six feet under, metaphorically |
| Wire, metaphorically |
| Lindbergh metaphorically |
| Jobs, metaphorically |
| Well-developed musical sense, metaphorically |
| Major obstacle, metaphorically |
| Matrimony, metaphorically |
| Tickle, metaphorically |
| Legal reach, metaphorically |