“Get off the hook”

“Off the beaten path”

In a less common or less known place or way.

“Off the charts”

Extremely high or impressive.

“Foot the bill”

To pay for something.

“Give the green light”

To approve or allow something to begin.

“Get in on the act”

To join an activity that others are doing successfully.

“Go the distance”

To continue until the end.

“Hold the fort”

To take care of things while someone is away.

“Hold all the cards”

To have the strongest position or most power.