[curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a […]

[devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. - Used after "the". […]

[face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble or […]

[go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go […]

[kick up a fuss] or [kick up a row] or [raise […]

[put to it] {adj. phr.} Hard pressed; having trouble; in difficulty; […]

[up a tree] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Hunted or chased […]

[up the creek] or [up the creek without a paddle] {adj. […]