“Cast a wide net”

“Make ends meet”

To manage financially; have enough money to live.

“Keep your fingers crossed”

Hope for good luck or a good outcome.

“A wild goose chase”

A useless search for something that is hard or impossible to find.

“Pull yourself together”

Calm down and control your emotions.

“Take a rain check”

To postpone an invitation or plan for another time.

“Get your act together”

To start behaving or working in a more organized and effective way.

“On cloud nine”

Extremely happy.

“Rule of thumb”

A simple practical rule based on experience.