“In black and white”

“Dead set against”

Strongly opposed to something.

“Cut both ways”

To have both positive and negative effects.

“Draw a blank”

To fail to remember or find an answer.

“Fall flat”

To fail to have the intended effect.

“Day in, day out”

Every day, repeatedly.

“Get a grip”

To control your emotions or understand reality.

“Carry weight”

To be important or influential.

“Face value”

The obvious or stated value of something.