“The ball is rolling”

“Hit the ground running”

To start something with energy and immediate progress.

“Weather the storm”

To survive a difficult period.

“The ballpark figure”

An approximate number or estimate.

“The final straw”

The last problem that makes a situation unacceptable.

“Think outside the box”

To think creatively and differently from usual.

“Take the plunge”

To decide to do something important or risky.

“Drop the ball”

To make a mistake by failing to do something important.

“A shot in the dark”

A guess made without much information.