“Carry weight”

“Save face”

To avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.

“Touch base”

To make brief contact or communicate with someone.

“Leave no stone unturned”

To try every possible way to achieve something.

“Smell a rat”

To suspect that something is wrong or dishonest.

“Keep a straight face”

To avoid laughing or showing emotion.

“Start from scratch”

To begin again from the very beginning.

“Make waves”

To cause attention, change, or trouble.

“Sit tight”

To wait patiently and not take action yet.