“Under your nose”

“Cool as a cucumber”

Very calm, especially under pressure.

“Feel your way”

To proceed carefully without full knowledge.

“Earn your stripes”

To prove your ability through hard work.

“Come under fire”

To receive strong criticism.

“Bright and early”

Very early in the morning.

“Blind as a bat”

Unable to see well.

“Bread and butter”

A person’s main source of income.

“Between a rock and a hard place”

In a situation where every choice is difficult.