“A small price to pay”

“Back to the drawing board”

To start planning again because the first idea failed.

“See eye to eye”

To agree completely.

“Big fish in a small pond”

An important person in a small group or limited environment.

“Add fuel to the fire”

To make a bad situation worse.

“Cross that bridge when you come to it”

Deal with a problem when it happens, not before.

“Down to earth”

Practical, realistic, and humble.

“Cut to the chase”

To talk about the main point without wasting time.

“Back to square one”

To start again from the beginning after failing.