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To give up on a task or project due to difficulty or exhaustion

Throw in the towel

To start a task with energy and enthusiasm

Hit the ground running

Working very hard without enough rest leading to exhaustion

Burning the candle at both ends

To advance through promotions in a career or organization

Climb the corporate ladder

Taking on more work or responsibility than one can manage

Bite off more than you can chew

It’s up to you to make the next decision or take action

The ball is in your court

A challenging problem or person that’s difficult to deal with

A tough nut to crack

Doing something different to relieve stress or improve focus

Change of pace

Feeling cautious about every action to avoid upsetting someone

Walking on eggshells

To approach a problem in a creative or unconventional way

Think outside the box

Postponed or delayed in favor of more important tasks

On the back burner

To use influence or connections to achieve a goal

Pull some strings

To rely on a single plan or option risking failure if it doesn’t work out

Put all your eggs in one basket

To start a project or activity

Get the ball rolling

To understand how to do a job or task

Learn the ropes

To follow rules and procedures exactly

By the book

Remaining positive in a difficult situation

Keep one’s chin up

Reaching a point of exhaustion or difficulty that makes it hard to continue

Hit a wall

Feeling sick or unwell

Under the weather

A sense of relief after a burden is removed

Weight off one’s shoulders