“Bring home the bacon”

“Feel the pinch”

To experience financial difficulty.

“Flash in the pan”

A short-lived success that does not last.

“Foot the bill”

To pay for something.

“Give the green light”

To approve or allow something to begin.

“Diamond in the rough”

A person or thing with great potential but not yet fully developed.

“Go the distance”

To continue until the end.

“Hold the fort”

To take care of things while someone is away.

“Head in the clouds”

Not paying attention to reality.