by the handful = In large quantities; in quantities roughly equal to a handful. by the hour = Per hour; at an hourly rate. by the month = Per month; at a monthly rate. by the name (of) = Using the specific name (that is then stated).

by the nape of (one's)/its/the neck = By the back of the neck (of a person or animal). by the numbers = Exactly as the rules, directions, or plans dictate. by the same token = Similarly. In the same manner.

by the same token = For the same reasons as previously stated by the scruff of (one's)/its/the neck = By the back of the neck (of a person or animal) by the seat of (one's) pants = Without a clear plan or direction fly by the seat of (one's) pants = To act without a clear plan or direction

grabbed by the scruff of the neck = Physically seized by the back of the neck yank the cat out by the scruff of its neck = Pulling a cat out by the back of its neck took someone by the scruff of their neck = Physically held someone by the back of their neck warned someone by the scruff of his neck = Admonished or cautioned someone in a forceful manner

When crime increases, house prices plummet by the same token = House prices decrease for similar reasons when crime increases I'm just flying by the seat of my pants ever since I dropped out of college = Acting without a clear plan or direction since leaving college My mom grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and hauled me into my room to be grounded = My mom physically took hold of me and led me to my room as punishment The boss took John by the scruff of his neck and warned him never to do something so foolish again = The boss admonished John in a forceful manner for his foolish actions