“Fall on deaf ears”

“By a hair”

By a very small amount.

“Change hands”

To pass from one owner to another.

“Come out on top”

To win or succeed after difficulty.

“Carve out a niche”

To create a specific position in a market or field.

“Can’t make head or tail of”

To be unable to understand something.

“Burst someone’s bubble”

To disappoint someone by telling them the truth.

“Burn out”

To become exhausted from too much work or stress.

“Call a spade a spade”

To speak honestly and directly.