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• Blow off steam

  To release pent-up energy, stress, or anger, usually through a physical or mentally distracting activity.

• Grind to a halt

  To slowly and with difficulty come to a complete stop or cease functioning.

• In the pipeline

  This idiom describes something that is currently being planned, developed, or processed and is expected to happen or be completed soon.

• Run out of steam

  To lose all energy, enthusiasm, or impetus to continue an activity.

• Set the wheels in motion

  To begin a process or sequence of events that will lead to a particular result.

• Throw a monkey wrench in the works

  To intentionally disrupt or sabotage a plan, project, or process.

• Throw a monkey wrench in

  To introduce a major problem or obstacle that prevents a plan or process from proceeding smoothly.

• A spanner in the works

  An unexpected event or obstacle that prevents a plan or process from going smoothly.

• To be cut out for something

  To be naturally suited or well-qualified for a particular task, role, or activity.

• Tighten the screws

  To apply greater pressure, control, or discipline on someone or something in order to achieve a desired outcome or compel compliance.

• Forge ahead

  To make determined and forceful progress, especially despite obstacles or challenges.

• A well-oiled machine

  Describes a system, organization, or group that functions with exceptional efficiency, smoothness, and precision.

• Scrapped

  To have been discarded, abandoned, or canceled, often due to being deemed no longer useful, viable, or necessary.

• A small cog in a big machine

  This idiom describes an individual or component that is an insignificant part of a much larger, often impersonal, organization or system.

• A small cog in a large machine

  An individual who is an insignificant part of a much larger organization or system.

• A vital cog in the machine

  Someone or something that is an essential and indispensable part of a larger organization, system, or process.

• A monkey wrench in the machinery

  Something that causes an unexpected problem or disruption, preventing a plan or process from running smoothly.

• Automation

  The technology by which a process or procedure is performed without human assistance.