“Jump the gun”

“Feel the pinch”

To experience financial difficulty.

“Move the goalposts”

To change the rules or requirements unfairly.

“Flash in the pan”

A short-lived success that does not last.

“Foot the bill”

To pay for something.

“Across the board”

Affecting everyone or everything.

“Dead in the water”

Unable to continue or succeed.

“Diamond in the rough”

A person or thing with great potential but not yet fully developed.

“Carry the can”

To take responsibility or blame for something.