“Head in the clouds”

“Be in over your head”

To be involved in something too difficult for you.

“In the driver’s seat”

In control of a situation.

“In the heat of the moment”

While feeling strong emotion, without thinking calmly.

“The elephant in the room”

An obvious problem that people avoid talking about.

“Up in the air”

Not decided yet; uncertain.

“A shot in the dark”

A guess made without much information.

“Throw in the towel”

To give up.

“Hit the nail on the head”

To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.