“Take the bull by the horns”

“For the time being”

For now; temporarily.

“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.

“Hang by a thread”

To be in a very uncertain or dangerous situation.

“In the red”

Losing money or having debt.

“Give or take”

Approximately; plus or minus.

“In the works”

Being prepared or developed.