“Call the shots”

“Cook the books”

To dishonestly change financial records.

“Weather the storm”

To survive a difficult period.

“Carry the day”

To win or succeed.

“Call someone’s bluff”

To challenge someone to prove that what they say is true.

“Drive someone up the wall”

To make someone very annoyed or angry.

“Get off on the wrong foot”

To start a relationship or activity badly.

“Drop the ball”

To make a mistake by failing to do something important.

“Fly off the handle”

To suddenly become very angry.