“Beat around the bush”

“Cook the books”

To dishonestly change financial records.

“In the driver’s seat”

In control of a situation.

“In the heat of the moment”

While feeling strong emotion, without thinking calmly.

“Hear it through the grapevine”

To hear news unofficially from other people.

“Grease the wheels”

To make a process easier or faster.

“Go the whole hog”

To do something completely, not partly.

“Drive someone up the wall”

To make someone very annoyed or angry.

“Draw the line”

To set a limit on what is acceptable.