A straight shooter with everyone
A straight shooter is someone who shoots straight, so to speak.
Are magazines dead wood?
Yes, it tries to argue that magazines as we know them have no future in the age of the Internet and digital publishing.
Mind over matter
Have you ever heard someone say “Back pain starts at the brain”?
Black and white?
To say that Victoria sees everything in black and white is to say that to her, everything is clear cut, either good or bad.
Hot water?
If you’re in metaphorical hot water, you’ve done something controversial, something bothersome or troubling.
Totally out of his depth?
Totally out of his depth means he’s not up to the task. He cannot do the job
Snake oil hard sells?
The snake oils salesman exaggerates the magic wonders of his goods.
On the slippery slope?
On the slippery slope means it's a bad or dangerous idea
Chased by the smart money?
The smart money refers to the money from the smart people, wise investors, that is.
Playing hardball?
Hardball is another name for the adult male version of baseball.
Walking a tight rope?
She finds a lot of conflict between working and bringing up kids at home.
False move?
A false move is a move that you did not intend to make.
Win the day?
“Win the day” is a set phrase, meaning someone wins in the end.
One-trick pony?
Literally, a one-trick pony is a small horse that has just one trick, or skill.
Fall on his face?
Fall on the face is a metaphor for making mistakes, often in a dramatic, even embarrassing fashion.