ill at ease - uncomfortable ( P4 [: v8 e0 V0 j
in hot water - in trouble 2 Q5 N' n( ?6 M; p6 ]
in the air -uncertain 5 J1 m! j3 d2 t7 @) T% q! r# O' A
in the dark - keep someone without knowdge; information from somenoe # R5 P- ]' L7 Q- r& g
in the lone run - looking toward the future; eventually ' R9 b" f; L1 f9 V ins and outs - all the details; the various parts and difficulties to be seen ! j3 ]- M n7 M iron out - remove the difficulties or find an answer for 6 p H1 M1 F# `7 ^ K' R/ @/ c1 _( y
jump to conclusions - arrive too quickly at a decision or opinion * f% y- p3 ]; y. Y2 u
keep an eye on - watch closely + W. J3 Y$ }, o. l
keep one’sfingers crossed - wish that nothing goes wrong # x1 K: L, K6 @: C9 } keep on one’s toes - be ready for action; prepared D" x9 _* o' k6 _, _3 T u knock oneself out - make a great effort . \ a! F4 m' M( q5 R
learn the ropes - learn the rules and routines of a place or activity