irons in the fire - To be involved in several activities or projects at the same time., caught lacking - Caught in a helpless or vulnerable situation when unready or unprepared for it., hand over fist - So afraid that you cannot move., drop the ball - To make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for., low-profile - Intentionally avoiding attention or publicity; keeping oneself unnoticed., American hustle - A confident, energetic way of working or pushing to get ahead—working fast and hard to make things happen., jam tomorrow - A promise of something good that is always said to come later but never actually arrives., cat’s meow - Something or someone considered outstanding, admirable, or excellent., keyed up - Feeling nervous, anxious, or tense before an event., hale and hearty - In excellent health; strong, fit, and full of life., down in the mouth - Feeling sad, unhappy, or low in spirits., split hairs - To argue about very small or unimportant differences., a foregone conclusion - An outcome that is certain to happen; inevitable result., put on the dog - To show off in a flashy or fancy way., grease someone’s palm - To bribe someone secretly to influence their decision.,

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