“Think outside the box”

“The early bird catches the worm”

People who act early have an advantage.

“Pull the plug”

To stop or cancel something.

“Add fuel to the fire”

To make a bad situation worse.

“Cut to the chase”

To talk about the main point without wasting time.

“Hit the road”

To leave; start a journey.

“Break the bank”

To cost too much money.

“Face the music”

Accept the consequences of your actions.

“Break the ice”

To do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.