“Shoot yourself in the foot”

“Lay your cards on the table”

To be honest and open about your plans or feelings.

“Foot the bill”

To pay for something.

“Get the green light”

To receive permission to start something.

“Hear it through the grapevine”

To hear news unofficially from other people.

“Grease the wheels”

To make a process easier or faster.

“Bring out the best in”

To help someone show their best qualities.

“Kick the can down the road”

To delay dealing with a problem.

“Leave someone in the lurch”

To abandon someone when they need help.