“Miss the mark”

“From the ground up”

From the beginning or basic level.

“Have the upper hand”

To have an advantage or control.

“In the loop”

Informed about what is happening.

“Cross the line”

To behave in an unacceptable way.

“In the red”

Losing money or having debt.

“Leave someone in the lurch”

To abandon someone when they need help.

“Carry the can”

To take responsibility or blame for something.

“Fly under the radar”

To avoid attention or notice.