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hit the sack
to go to bed
twist someone’s arm
to convince one to do something one might not want to do
Up in the air
these things are uncertain or unsure; definite plans have not been made yet
Stab someone in the back
to hurt someone who was close to us and trusted us by betraying them secretly and breaking their trust
Lose your touch
you lose your ability or talent you once had when dealing with things, people or situations
Sit tight
to wait patiently and take no action until you hear otherwise
Pitch in/ chip in
to contribute (give) to something or someone or to join in
Face the music
to “face reality” or to deal with the reality of the situation and accept all the consequences good or bad (but mostly bad)
On the ball
you’re very quick to understand certain things, very prepared for something or react quickly (and correctly) to a situation.
Ring a bell
means that somebody has mentioned something that sounds familiar to you, perhaps you’ve heard it before
Rule of thumb
it’s a general unwritten rule for whatever they’re talking about.
Blow off steam
If you’re feeling angry, stressed or are experiencing some strong feelings and you want to get rid of them so you feel better again, you will blow off steam by
Cut to the chase
it means that there are a few things that need to be said but there’s very little time, so you’ll skip to the important parts so everyone understands.
Find your feet
It means that you’re still adjusting and getting used to the new environment.
Keep your chin up
It’s a way of saying “stay strong,” you’ll get through this. Don’t let these things affect you too badly
Hold your horses
To be patient and wait
