“Hard to swallow”

“Back to the drawing board”

To start planning again because the first idea failed.

“It takes two to tango”

Both people involved are responsible for a situation.

“Bring to the table”

To offer useful skills, ideas, or value.

“A tough act to follow”

Someone or something that is hard to match or replace.

“Back to square one”

To start again from the beginning after failing.

“Armed to the teeth”

Heavily equipped or prepared, often with weapons.

“A hard nut to crack”

A difficult person, problem, or situation to understand or solve.

“Get down to business”

To start focusing on the main work or topic.