A BUMP IN THE ROAD
something, usually something not very serious, that delays a process
TO PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL
to drive very fast/ to work very quickly.
TO TAKE FLIGHT
to leave the ground and begin to fly / to run away or leave a place
TO HIT THE ROAD
to leave a place or begin a journey
(TO BE) THE THIRD WHEEL
(to be) someone who is unnecessary to the group
THROW SB UNDER THE BUS
to do something harmful to someone else in order to gain an advantage for yourself
THAT SHIP HAS SAILED
opportunity has already passed
TO DRIVE SB UP THE WALL
to make someone very angry
A ROAD HOG
a driver who is dangerous because they do not think about other drivers
TO MISS A BOAT
be too slow to take advantage of an opportunity
