“Drive a hard bargain”
To negotiate in a tough way.
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“Drive a hard bargain”
To negotiate in a tough way.
“Before long”
Soon.
“Down to the wire”
Until the last possible moment.
“By hook or by crook”
By any possible means.
“Keep your eyes peeled”
To watch carefully for something.
“Kick into gear”
To start working effectively.
“Crunch time”
A period when pressure is high before a deadline.
“Blow hot and cold”
To keep changing your opinion or attitude.
“A safe bet”
A choice that is likely to succeed.
“Take a back seat”
To become less important or less active.
“Shoot yourself in the foot”
To harm your own chances by doing something foolish.
“Head over heels”
Completely in love or very excited.
“Clear the air”
To remove confusion, tension, or misunderstanding.
“A breath of fresh air”
Something new, pleasant, and different.
“Just around the corner”
Very soon or very near.
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