The company got off to a flying start / got off with flying colours, but since then, they've been having difficulties.
got off to a flying start
10
She passed her exam with ............. colours; we're so happy for her!
flying
15
We've got absolutely no idea what we're doing; we're flying .... ........ .......... of our pants!
by the seat
20
No-one likes people who let success go to their head; it's important to keep your feet .... ....... ...............
on the ground
15
The director's latest film was a complete bomb / flop; it lost millions at the box office.
flop
10
The CPE exam really isn't that difficult; I expect to ............... through!
sail
20
It's clear their relationship is on ....... ................ ; they haven't seemed happy for a while.
the rocks
15
Sarah obviously suffers from stagefright. She was well prepared for the audition but completely cut her losses / went to pieces.
went to pieces
10
Everything's a bit ...... ........ ......... ........... at the moment - who knows when the schools will reopen and we can go back to face to face classes.
up in the air
20
I wouldn't say she's ............ in the towel yet, but she's almost on the point of giving up.
thrown
15
It's great that they accepted his application because he's put his sights / set his sights on working there.
set his sights
10
I think we've .......... our chance of seeing him in concert. Tonight was the last night of his tour.
blown
20
Jack's going on / up / ahead / for in the world, I see. He's just got a new BMW.
going UP in the world
20
How have they been so successful with such an overpriced product? It flies ..... .......
............ ....... all logic!
in the face of
25
After a fantastic first year, disappointing results this year brought them back ............
........... earth.
