“Go against the grain”

“At the end of the day”

When everything is considered; ultimately.

“Straight from the horse’s mouth”

Information received directly from the original or most reliable source.

“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”

To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.

“Learn the ropes”

To learn how to do a job or activity.

“Make a mountain out of a molehill”

To make a small problem seem much bigger than it is.

“Go out on a limb”

To take a risk by saying or doing something.

“Know the ropes”

To understand how something works.

“Burn the candle at both ends”

To work too hard and not rest enough.