to be more than you expected or were prepared for
be more than you bargained for
a long shot
hanging in the balance
have nothing to lose
when something you have done is successful
on track
gruelling
rise to the occasion
paid off
something you try although it is unlikely to be successful
nothing to lose
hanging in the balance
rise to the occasion
a long shot
a likely mistake or problem in a situation
pitfall
a long shot
gruelling
extremely tiring and difficult
gruelling
pitfall
making progress and likely to succeed
pay off
on track
to be in a situation that could improve by doing something and that will not be any worse if you fail at it
nothing to lose
a long shot
rise to the occasion
not be decided yet
nothing to lose
hanging in the balance
a long shot
pitfall
