have a thick skin

have rocks in one's head

go to pieces

all the rage

go to the dogs

hit the books

on the turn

tapped out

leave one's mark on

below the belt

go to the wall

go with the territory

close one's mind to

go with the territory

swallow one's pride

the only game in town

goof off

fly the flag

bear up

bent out of shape

to the winds

put a smile on one's face

gray area

place in the sun

green thumb

end to end

with flying colors

up a storm

fall on one's face

pay the piper

grit one's teeth

in the groove

on all fours

go back to square one

half the battle

sing the praises of

pound for pound

hand and foot

throw the book at

chat up