“Lose ground”

“Hit the ground running”

To start something with energy and immediate progress.

“Lose your touch”

To become less skilled at something than before.

“Out of the blue”

Unexpectedly.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

An image can express more than words.

“Go the extra mile”

To make extra effort.

“Give someone the cold shoulder”

To ignore someone deliberately.

“Every cloud has a silver lining”

There is something good in every bad situation.

“Put your money where your mouth is”

To support your words with actions.