“A stepping stone”

“A turning point”

A moment when important change begins.

“A smooth ride”

An easy and trouble-free experience.

“A tall order”

A difficult task or demand.

“A waiting game”

A situation where you must wait patiently.

“Bad news travels fast”

People quickly hear about bad events.

“A thing of the past”

Something that no longer exists or happens.

“Back to basics”

Returning to simple and important principles.

“All things considered”

After considering everything.