[odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is not […]

[on easy street] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Having enough money to live […]

[on one's coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another's merits, success, or […]

[on one's shoulders] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care; as […]

[on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from […]

[on top] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In the lead; with […]

[out of one's shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one's bashfulness […]

[pan out] {v.}, {informal} To have a result, especially a good […]

[pave the way] {v. phr.} To make preparation; make easy. * […]

[play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one's […]