"Break a leg!" shouted the director before the show

We don't have much time, so let's cut to the chase

I sent the email, so now the ball is in your court

We need to hit the road soon if we want to arrive by noon

Don't spill the beans about the surprise party!

Marcus kept interrupting his teacher even after she warned him twice. By the third time, his classmates were whispering that he was walking on thin ice and might get sent to the principal’s office.

She was burning the midnight oil studying for exams

The math test was a piece of cake.

She was on cloud nine after getting the job offer

We only go out to eat once in a blue moon

To start the meeting, Jenna told a joke to break the ice.

Her explanation really hit the nail on the head