where do these phrases come from?

Question

'by and large', fall guy', 'pass the buck' and 'sleep like a top'

any help is greatly appreciated! thanks!

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By and Large->

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1908/what...

Fall Guy->

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fall-guy.html

Pass the buck->

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/pass-the-buck.h...

Sleep like a top->

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/sleep-like-a-to...