(figuratively) to dig one's own grave

(figuratively) to dip into one's savings, to break the bank

to try one's luck, to try

(vulgar, offensive) Alternative form of fermer sa gueule

(informal, derogatory) to be a know-it-all, to tell everybody how clever one is

(informal) to calm down

(informal) to contain one's excitement, to show little enthusiasm

as one pleases, as one likes, as one wants

(figuratively, transitive with sur) to vent one's spleen on

(figuratively) to manage one's business, to live one's life (in a certain way)