| A | B |
| run into trouble | to face difficulty, encounter problems |
| be up against | to face as a difficulty or obstacle |
| in a jam | in a difficult or embarrassing situation |
| in dire straits | in a very difficult or terrible situation |
| be in over one's head | to be unprepared or unable to handle a situation |
| open a can of worms | to cause problems that previously did not exists |
| ups and downs | good and bad times, difficulties |
| without a hitch | successfully, without difficulty |
| be a piece of cake | to be very easy |
| no-brainer | something that is simple and uncomplicated |