idiom

monologue: a long speech by one person during a conversation that stops other people from speaking or expressing an opinion
slang
colloquialism: a word or phrase that is not formal or literary
Let's cut to the chase: to get directly to the point
It's time to face the music: We must accept full responsibility
a hot potato: an unpleasant situation no one wants to handle
pitch in: to join in and help, with enthusiasm
bite the bullet: to do something unpleasant we have been avoiding
play hardball: to do anything to succeed
make waves: to upset people
nip it in the bud: to address a problem before it becomes a larger problem
We're not out of the woods yet: We still have problems to solve
knock my socks off: to amaze me; to impress me
go postal: to become uncontrollably angry
wrap your head around it: to understand; to accept
think outside the box: to be innovative
cut corners: to omit steps; to ignore the rules
get our ducks in a row: to organize every detail
in the black: making a profit