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“Throw caution to the wind”

To take a risk without worrying too much.

“Above board”

Honest, legal, and open.

“Bright spot”

A positive thing in a difficult situation.

“A no-win situation”

A situation where every option has a bad outcome.

“Steal the show”

To get the most attention and praise.

“Be in someone’s shoes”

To be in another person’s situation.

“The whole nine yards”

Everything possible or available.

“A can of worms”

A complicated problem that creates more problems when you start dealing with it.

“Blank slate”

A fresh start with no previous influence.

“Add insult to injury”

To make a bad situation even worse.

“In the nick of time”

Just before it is too late.

“Bite your tongue”

To stop yourself from saying something.

“A needle in a haystack”

Something very difficult to find.

“Easier on the eyes”

More pleasant to look at.

“Fast track”

A quicker path to progress or success.

“Grasp at straws”

To try any possible solution, even if it is unlikely to work.

“A stepping stone”

Something that helps you move toward a bigger goal.

“Break free”

To escape from control or limitation.

“Walk on eggshells”

To be very careful not to upset someone.

“Hit the sack”

To go to bed or go to sleep.

“Fight an uphill battle”

To face a very difficult challenge.

“A false alarm”

A warning about danger that turns out not to be real.

“Hot under the collar”

Angry or embarrassed.

“Easy pickings”

Something easy to get or achieve.