| Keep tabs on | : | Watch | |
| Let's just play it by ear | : | Improvise | |
| Baker's dozen | : | 13 | |
| Can't see the forest for the trees | : | Lost in the details | |
| Hurdles | : | Obstacles | |
| Wolf in sheep's clothing | : | Not what (s)he/it seems to be | |
| A stone's throw away | : | Not far | |
| Learning curve | : | Time/Efficiency | |
| Seasoned veteran | : | Experienced | |
| Spring chicken | : | Young | |
| Wasn't born yesterday | : | Seen this before | |
| Level playing field | : | Fair | |