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Clear a hurdle
To overcome an obstacle. "We’ve cleared a big hurdle by getting all the legal paperwork completed for our new business."
Meet one's match
To encounter one’s equal. "John had definitely met his match when a new player joined the tennis club."
Go overboard
Do or say too much, more than is necessary. "My mum always goes overboard when it comes to preparing for Christmas time!"
Get a second wind
Have a sudden burst of energy after being tired. "I was exhausted after the 10th mile of running, but I got a second wind after I saw the sign for the final lap
Call the shots
Make all the important decisions. "Who calls the shots in this company?"
To be on target
You are on schedule and everything is going as predicted "This is a big project. We'll need to be on target"
To keep the ball rolling
To continue a process or activity with the same level of motivation, enthusiasm and progress. “If we want to get that prize, we need to keep the ball rolling.
A long shot
When something is not likely to happen. “It’s a long shot, but I think we’ll be able to finish this project tonight.”
To stay ahead of the game
Being prepared.“The deadline for the report is tomorrow, but I want to be ahead of the game, so I finished it yesterday.”
To be out of (someone’s) league
They are much better or more successful than you are. “She will never want to date me, look at her! She’s out of my league.”
TO DROP THE BALL
TO MAKE A MISTAKE, TO GIVE UP. “You dropped the ball when you rejected that job offer.”
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