| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | a long haul | a difficult long effort |
| 2. | a road less traveled | an uncommon life choice |
| 3. | a storm in a teacup | a big fuss over little |
| 4. | all hands on deck | everyone must help now |
| 5. | all roads lead to Rome | different ways reach same goal |
| 6. | around the corner | coming very soon |
| 7. | at a crossroads | facing an important choice |
| 8. | backseat driver | someone who gives unwanted directions |
| 9. | batten down the hatches | prepare for trouble |
| 10. | blow off steam | release stress or anger |
| 11. | bring up to speed | update someone quickly |
| 12. | burn your bridges | destroy future options |
| 13. | by hook or by crook | by any means necessary |
| 14. | calm before the storm | quiet period before trouble |
| 15. | change horses midstream | switch plans too late |
| 16. | clear the way | remove obstacles to progress |
| 17. | come a long way | make much progress |
| 18. | come full circle | return to the start |
| 19. | come rain or shine | no matter what happens |
| 20. | cross that bridge | deal with it later |
| 21. | cut and run | leave quickly to avoid trouble |
| 22. | dash off | leave quickly |
| 23. | down the road | in the future |
| 24. | fall by the wayside | fail and be left behind |
| 25. | find your way | discover how to proceed |
| 26. | fly by the seat of pants | improvise without planning |
| 27. | full steam ahead | proceed with maximum effort |
| 28. | get back on track | return to the right course |
| 29. | get the green light | receive permission to proceed |
| 30. | get the show on the road | start something moving |
| 31. | go against the flow | act differently from others |
| 32. | go around in circles | make no progress |
| 33. | go overboard | do something too extremely |
| 34. | go the extra mile | make special effort |
| 35. | go with the flow | accept things as they happen |
| 36. | hit the ground running | start quickly and effectively |
| 37. | hit the road | leave and start traveling |
| 38. | hold your horses | wait and slow down |
| 39. | in deep water | in serious trouble |
| 40. | in the driver’s seat | in control of a situation |
| 41. | in the fast lane | living a busy, risky life |
| 42. | in the same boat | in the same difficult situation |
| 43. | jump the gun | start too early |
| 44. | keep an eye out | look for something |
| 45. | keep pace | stay at the same speed |
| 46. | keep your eyes peeled | watch carefully |
| 47. | keep your head above water | manage to survive difficulties |
| 48. | know the ropes | understand how things work |
| 49. | lead the way | go first and guide others |
| 50. | leap at the chance | accept an opportunity eagerly |
| 51. | learn the ropes | learn how to do something |
| 52. | live out of a suitcase | travel often without settling |
| 53. | lose track of time | stop noticing time passing |
| 54. | lose your way | become confused or lost |
| 55. | make a beeline for | go straight toward something |
| 56. | make a pit stop | take a short break |
| 57. | make a run for it | try to escape quickly |
| 58. | make tracks | leave quickly |
| 59. | make waves | cause trouble or attention |
| 60. | make way for | allow something to happen |
| 61. | make your way | go toward a place |
| 62. | miss the boat | lose a good opportunity |
| 63. | off the beaten track | away from popular places |
| 64. | on the right track | doing something correctly |
| 65. | on the road | traveling, away from home |
| 66. | on the wrong track | headed in the wrong direction |
| 67. | pack it in | stop doing something |
| 68. | pack up and leave | leave after gathering belongings |
| 69. | pave the way | make something easier later |
| 70. | pick up the pace | go faster |
| 71. | put the brakes on | stop something from continuing |
| 72. | put the cart before the horse | do things in wrong order |
| 73. | ride the wave | take advantage of momentum |
| 74. | rock the boat | cause trouble or upset plans |
| 75. | roll with the punches | adapt to difficulties |
| 76. | run aground | get stuck or fail |
| 77. | run in circles | be busy without results |
| 78. | run out of steam | lose energy or momentum |
| 79. | sail close to the wind | take risky chances |
| 80. | set the pace | establish the speed or standard |
| 81. | show someone the ropes | teach basic procedures |
| 82. | show the way | guide someone to a solution |
| 83. | sink or swim | succeed or fail by yourself |
| 84. | smooth sailing | easy progress without problems |
| 85. | stop and smell the roses | enjoy life’s moments |
| 86. | straight from the horse’s mouth | from the original source |
| 87. | take the long way around | use an indirect approach |
| 88. | take the scenic route | choose a longer, prettier way |
| 89. | take the wheel | take control or responsibility |
| 90. | take the wind out of sails | remove someone’s confidence |
| 91. | test the waters | try something cautiously |
| 92. | the beaten path | the usual route or way |
| 93. | tread water | make no real progress |
| 94. | turn the tide | reverse a bad situation |
| 95. | under the weather | feeling slightly ill |
| 96. | under way | in progress, started already |
| 97. | up in the air | not decided yet |
| 98. | water under the bridge | past events no longer important |
| 99. | weather the storm | survive a difficult period |
| 100. | when it rains, it pours | problems come all at once |