give someone your word
promise something
pull a few strings
to use your influence to get something or help someone else
come like a dog at a whistle
come immediately when called
call it a day
decide or agree to stop doing something
off the record
not made as an official statement
keep it under wraps
to keep something secret and not reveal it to anyone
break even
reach a point in a business venture when the profits are equal to the costs
above someone's head
beyond's one comprehension or ability
stand a chance
have a prospect of success or survival
travel off the beaten track
travel an unusual route or destination