“Live and learn”

“Follow in someone’s footsteps”

To do the same thing as someone did before you.

“Every now and then”

Sometimes, but not often.

“Go down in flames”

To fail completely and dramatically.

“Go in circles”

To make no progress while repeating the same ideas or actions.

“Give it your best shot”

To try as hard as you can.

“From rags to riches”

From being poor to becoming rich or successful.

“Eat your words”

To admit that what you said was wrong.

“In a pickle”

In a difficult or troublesome situation.