Bite the bullet
To face a difficult situation bravely.

Break the ice
To initiate conversation in a social setting.

Call it a day
To stop working for the day.

Cut to the chase
To get to the point without wasting time.

Face the music
To confront the consequences of one’s actions.

Get to the bottom of it
To find the true cause of a problem.

Hit the nail on the head
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

In the same boat
In the same difficult situation as someone else.

It’s no use crying over spilled milk
Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened.

Look for a needle in a haystack
To search for something that is very difficult to find.

Make a mountain out of a molehill
To exaggerate a minor issue into a major problem.

On the right track
Making progress towards a solution.

Put all your eggs in one basket
To risk everything on a single venture.

Read between the lines
To understand the hidden meaning of something.

The ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or take action.

Throw in the towel
To give up or admit defeat.

Turn over a new leaf
To make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better.

Two heads are better than one
Collaborating can lead to better solutions.

Under the weather
Feeling ill or unwell.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Strong people take action when faced with difficulties.