“Bright spot”

“A new lease on life”

A renewed energy, purpose, or opportunity.

“A gray area”

A situation that is unclear or not clearly defined.

“A matter of time”

Something that will certainly happen eventually.

“A losing battle”

A fight or effort that is unlikely to succeed.

“A long way off”

Far in the future or far from being ready.

“A race against time”

A situation where one must act quickly before time runs out.

“A level head”

Calm and sensible thinking.

“A hidden gem”

Something excellent but not widely known.