“In the loop”

“The calm before the storm”

A quiet period before trouble or intense activity begins.

“Read between the lines”

To understand the hidden meaning of something.

“Off the hook”

Free from responsibility, blame, or trouble.

“Rock the boat”

To cause problems by changing or challenging the situation.

“Get the hang of it”

To learn how to do something.

“Jump the gun”

To do something too early before the right time.

“The ballpark figure”

An approximate number or estimate.

“The final straw”

The last problem that makes a situation unacceptable.