“At full tilt”

“At a crossroads”

At a point where an important decision must be made.

“In a nutshell”

In a very brief and clear way.

“At arm’s length”

At a safe distance, emotionally or physically.

“In full swing”

Happening with full activity and energy.

“Burn the candle at both ends”

To work too hard and not rest enough.

“Keep someone at arm’s length”

To avoid becoming too close to someone.

“Get your act together”

To start behaving or working in a more organized and effective way.

“On cloud nine”

Extremely happy.