patterns and collocations 8

Come to power

to take control of a government or organization, typically through election, appointment, or a coup. It signifies the start of a period of authority or leadership for a person, political party, or group. 

Drive at something

If you ask someone what they are driving at, you ask that person what they really mean

Follow suit

to do the same as someone else has just done

Head a list

If something heads a list or group, it is at the top of it.

Jump the gun

to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it

Raise a smile

Strappare un sorriso

Mad rush

a situation where you have to do something very quickly without having time to think or plan