“Cook the books”

“A sign of the times”

Something that shows what is typical of the current period.

“Call the tune”

To control what happens.

“Draw the short straw”

To be chosen for an unpleasant task.

“Corner the market”

To dominate a market.

“At the eleventh hour”

At the last possible moment.

“Even the score”

To make a situation equal after being behind.

“A thing of the past”

Something that no longer exists or happens.

“Fill the gap”

To provide what is missing.