“Have a lot on your plate”

“By a hair”

By a very small amount.

“Beyond repair”

Too damaged to be fixed.

“Blaze a trail”

To be the first to do something new.

“Behind closed doors”

Privately, not in public.

“Breathe easy”

To relax after worry or danger has passed.

“Burst someone’s bubble”

To disappoint someone by telling them the truth.

“Call a spade a spade”

To speak honestly and directly.

“Cast a wide net”

To search or try broadly.