“The best of both worlds”

“Cut both ways”

To have both positive and negative effects.

“Call the tune”

To control what happens.

“Draw the short straw”

To be chosen for an unpleasant task.

“Corner the market”

To dominate a market.

“Cry wolf”

To ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.

“At the eleventh hour”

At the last possible moment.

“Crash course”

A short and intensive course.

“Even the score”

To make a situation equal after being behind.