Jackpot

pep talk
a talk to arouse enthusiasm
Do I have to give this group a pep talk?

shape up
begin to act and look right

pink slip
notice of dismissal
He was not doing his work well and they decided to give him a pink slip.

get around to
finally find time to do smth.
The boss wants the work well done now, not when you get around do it.

in someone's shoes

I would like to be in his shoes.

let it ride
continue without changing situation
I think we should let it ride for now.

off the record
privetly, unooficially
What I'm going to tell you now is off the record.

clamp down on
become stricter (строгий)
I think her parents should clamp down on her.

gung ho
enthusiastic
I'm gung ho about extreme sports.