Idioms

give something a good go

try something seriously and give it a real effort

throw in the towel

admit defeat and give up

knock confidence

damage someone's self-belief

be cut out for something

have the right abilities for a particular job or activity

have one's fair share

experience as much of something as most people, often difficulties or challenges

make strides

make progress or improvements

change one's tack

change your approach or strategy

go along with somebody

accept or agree someone's idea or plan, even if you don't fully support it

get hung up on something

become stuck or obsessed with something and unable to move on

fly in the face of something

strongly oppose what most people would expect or accept