“Lay your cards on the table”

“Feel the pinch”

To experience financial difficulty.

“Be on the safe side”

To avoid risk by being careful.

“Have eyes bigger than your stomach”

To take or want more food than you can eat.

“Foot the bill”

To pay for something.

“Don’t hold your breath”

Do not expect something to happen soon.

“Give the green light”

To approve or allow something to begin.

“Go the distance”

To continue until the end.

“Hold the fort”

To take care of things while someone is away.