“gå bananas”

i dagens läge

currently, as things stand

Inte se skogen för alla träd

To miss the big picture because of details.

det lönar sig

it pays off

ge gas

to speed up, step on the gas

vara på sin vakt

to be on one's guard

dra i trådarna

to pull the strings

slå näven i bordet

to put one's foot down

hålla god min

to keep a brave face