“The early bird catches the worm”

“Cook the books”

To dishonestly change financial records.

“Get the green light”

To receive permission to start something.

“Carry the day”

To win or succeed.

“Hear it through the grapevine”

To hear news unofficially from other people.

“Grease the wheels”

To make a process easier or faster.

“Go the whole hog”

To do something completely, not partly.

“Kick the can down the road”

To delay dealing with a problem.

“Get off on the wrong foot”

To start a relationship or activity badly.