| in the black | have money in the bank and not be in debt. |
| keep your eye on the ball | give your attention to what you are doing at the time. |
| gain ground | become more popular or successful. |
| a win-win situation | a situation that is good for everyone who is involved. |
| be on a roll | be experiencing a period of success or good luck. |
| the sky's the limit | there is no limit to what can be gained or achieved. |
| (it's) back to the drawing board | back to the beginning of a process to start it again because it isn't working. |
| make headway | make progress. |
| (it's) full speed ahead | moving with the greatest speed or energy. |
| the ball's in (the client's) court | if the ball is in someone's court, they have to do something before any progress can be made. |
| cut corners | do something in a hasty or careless way so as to save time or money. |
| in the driver's seat | be in control of a situation. |
| be on (one's) toes | be active, alert and ready to react quickly. |
| not take something lying down | refuse to accept something without resistance. |
| take the bull by the horns | deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and confidently. |
| have the upper hand | have more power than anyone else and be in control. |
| (something is) out of my hands | something is not in my power to do. |
| out of the loop | not involved in the decision-making process. |
| throw in the towel | surrender, give up, quit. |
| like a headless chicken | disorganised, uncontrolled, in a panic. |
| (someone's) hands are tied | someone is powerless, unable to influence events. |
