“Before long”

“The calm before the storm”

A quiet period before trouble or intense activity begins.

“Speak your mind”

To say what you really think.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Don’t judge by appearance.

“Beggars can’t be choosers”

People with no options must accept what they get.

“Burn the midnight oil”

To work late into the night.

“Cut corners”

To do something cheaply or badly to save time or money.

“Miss the boat”

To miss an opportunity.

“Get the ball rolling”

To start something.