“Hands are tied”

“When it rains, it pours”

Problems often happen all at once.

“Touch base”

To make brief contact or communicate with someone.

“Against all odds”

Despite very low chances of success.

“Weather the storm”

To survive a difficult period.

“Carry the day”

To win or succeed.

“Bottom line”

The most important point or final result.

“Chase rainbows”

To try to achieve something unrealistic.

“Butter someone up”

To praise someone too much in order to get something.