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keep (sb) in the loop
To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project. (~mantener informado a alguien)
get/start off on the wrong foot
To begin doing something in a way that is likely to fail. (~empezar con el pie izquierdo)
in a pinch
In an emergency, when hard-pressed. (~en apuros)
make the world go around/round
to be extremely important, so that many ordinary events could not happen without it (~ser extremadamente importante)
the apple of sb's eyes
The person who someone loves most and is very proud of (~la luz de mis ojos)
butter sb up
To be very kind or friendly to someone or try to please someone, so that that person will do what you want them to do. (~adular, halagar, fig. endulzar, fig. barbear)
pie in the sky
something that you hope will happen but is very unlikely to happen. (~castillos en el aire)
sweep sb off their feet
to make someone become suddenly and completely in love with you. (~perder la cabeza)
drop the ball
to make a mistake, especially by doing something in a stupid or careless way (~fallar, errar)