“Beat the odds”

“Bring home the bacon”

To earn money to support yourself or your family.

“Curiosity killed the cat”

Being too curious can cause trouble.

“Too many cooks spoil the broth”

Too many people involved can ruin a project.

“Speak of the devil”

The person you were talking about appears.

“Jump on the bandwagon”

To follow a trend because it is popular.

“Beat a dead horse”

To waste time on something already decided.

“Burn the midnight oil”

To work late into the night.

“Miss the boat”

To miss an opportunity.