“Throw someone under the bus”

“Get the green light”

To receive permission to start something.

“In the driver’s seat”

In control of a situation.

“Grease the wheels”

To make a process easier or faster.

“Meet someone halfway”

To compromise with someone.

“Leave someone in the lurch”

To abandon someone when they need help.

“Drop the ball”

To make a mistake by failing to do something important.

“Fly under the radar”

To avoid attention or notice.

“Keep the wolf from the door”

To have enough money to avoid hunger or serious poverty.