travel off the beaten track
travel an unusual route or destination
come like a dog at a whistle
come immediately when called
call it a day
decide or agree to stop doing something
stand a chance
have a prospect of success or survival
give someone your word
promise something
keep it under wraps
to keep something secret and not reveal it to anyone
break even
reach a point in a business venture when the profits are equal to the costs
pull a few strings
to use your influence to get something or help someone else
above someone's head
beyond's one comprehension or ability
off the record
not made as an official statement
