“A tough act to follow”

“Cast in stone”

Fixed and impossible to change.

“Follow in someone’s footsteps”

To do the same thing as someone did before you.

“Nothing to write home about”

Not special or impressive.

“Call someone’s bluff”

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

“Get in on the act”

To join an activity that others are doing successfully.

“Butter someone up”

To praise someone too much in order to get something.

“Back to basics”

Returning to simple and important principles.

“Not have a leg to stand on”

To have no support for an argument.