“Crash course”

“An old hand”

A person with a lot of experience in something.

“At a crossroads”

At a point where an important decision must be made.

“A hot potato”

A controversial issue that is difficult to handle.

“Bad blood”

Anger or dislike between people because of past problems.

“At arm’s length”

At a safe distance, emotionally or physically.

“Blood is thicker than water”

Family relationships are more important than other relationships.

“Meet someone halfway”

To compromise with someone.

“Black sheep”

A person who is different from the rest of a family or group, often in a negative way.