Stop beating around the bush and tell me how much money you got.
Stop beating around the bush - Talk directly about something.
She makes sure that everyone knows about her success. She’s always blowing her own trumpet.
Blow one's own trumpet - to praise one’s own success, abilities etc.
She's been burning the midnight oil since last week, in preparation for her midterm exam.
Burning the midnight oil - to work or study until late at night