The host will talk up the new menu tonight.

She had a Eureka moment when she found the solution to the problem.

They hoped against hope that their team would win.

His presentation was a cut above the rest.

Winning the national award was a real feather in his cap.

The UN aims to maintain the balance of power among major nations.

The president walked a diplomatic tightrope between the two rival nations.

The EU imposed economic sanctions to pressure the regime to reform.

The country’s recent saber rattling alarmed its neighbors.

During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the iron curtain.

The two nations seem to be entering a cold war again.

She fought for years to earn a seat at the table in the boardroom.

When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to plead the fifth.

With your talent, the world is your oyster.

After getting the job, I was on top of the world.

You really helped me out, thanks a million!

They won the game against all odds, proving their hard work paid off.

After the long vacation, she finally got a peace of mind.

The peace talks were just a flash in the pan.

I just need some peace and quiet to finish my work.

The police were called to keep the peace during the protest.

With rising prices, many families are starting to feel the pinch.

If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is.

You look lost in thought — a penny for your thoughts?

He hit the jackpot when his startup got acquired for millions.

She always goes the extra mile to help her team succeed.

With her talent and dedication, the sky’s the limit.

She succeeded against all odds and became a doctor.

His idea fell flat because nobody liked it.

Only a few students made the grade in the final test.