Nuts and bolts.
Soap and water; soap and bubbles.
Sticks and stones; sticks and pricks. (The latter isn't as common.)
I think this is a shorter variation of "6 of one, half a dozen of the other" - basically that the choices are even.
The phrase "nuts and bolts" usually refers to the minute details, perhaps technical, surrounding the topic it is referring to. For example, the nuts and bolts of writing an essay may be outlining the topic and the specific tools you use to start the process.
The phrase "I know nuts" is an informal expression that means someone knows very little or almost nothing about a particular topic or subject. The term "nuts" in this context refers to something small and insignificant, implying a lack of knowledge or expertise. It is often used humorously to acknowledge one's lack of understanding or familiarity with a subject.
Sing and dance.
Toss and turn.
Stones
Soap and water; soap and bubbles.
Sticks and stones; sticks and pricks. (The latter isn't as common.)
Near. The phrase is more commonly known as 'near and far'.
No
These nuts
Far and near. It's better if they're swapped around to become near and far.
One half cup = four (4) ounces.
It is a phrase to represent optimistic and pessimistic.
Please re-phrase.