choke up

go to town

pat A on the back

lose the thread

sea change

hit the spot

night owl

clean house

stare A in the face

clear as mud

get tough with

in hot water

heads or tails

give and take

leaf through

close ranks

blow the whistle on

what makes A tick

tie A in knots

come around to

name names

ahead of the game

speak volumes

come full circle

come on strong

in the clouds

eat one's heart out

rough it

over the long haul

come out ahead

lose one's cool

on the up and up

go round the bend

break ranks

house of cards

come out of the closet

with credit

come up smelling like a rose

thrash out

nod off