jump ship
to leave a situation suddenly to avoid trouble or because the situation has become difficult
keep something in your back pocket
having a plan or strategy ready for future use or advantage
take a toll
to have a negative effect on someone or something over time
to get sucked/pulled into something
to become involved in something without intending to - usually with negative consequences
last ditch strategy / last resort
a final attempt or effort made when all other options have failed
to throw in the towel
to give up, especially after trying hard to achieve something
to bend over backwards
to make a great effort or sacrifice to accommodate someone or solve a problem
