(idiomatic, slang) To get into trouble.

(idiomatic) To get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.

Alternative form of put one's cards on the table

Alternative form of put one's cards on the table

(idiomatic) To reveal one's true intentions, beliefs, feelings, or other previously concealed facts about one's situation; to speak frankly.

Alternative form of bare one's soul

(idiomatic, vulgar, transitive) To fabricate (a factual-sounding claim) from no factual basis or evidence.

Alternative form of look out for number one

(US, archaic, used by and usually of white people) Beholden to no one; master of one's own destiny.

(idiomatic) To clearly understand one's own feelings, intentions, preferences, etc; to know precisely what one wants; to be decisive or determined.