“Go the distance”

“Feel the pinch”

To experience financial difficulty.

“Move the goalposts”

To change the rules or requirements unfairly.

“Go belly up”

To fail completely, especially a business.

“Make hay while the sun shines”

To use a good opportunity while it lasts.

“Armed to the teeth”

Heavily equipped or prepared, often with weapons.

“Go pear-shaped”

To go wrong or fail.

“Carry the can”

To take responsibility or blame for something.

“Against the clock”

In a hurry to finish something before a deadline.