| A | B |
| to step in | to become involved or concerned with something; to enter a place for a brief time |
| to step down | to retire or leave a top position, to resign |
| to step on it | to go faster, to work more quickly |
| a steal | very inexpensive, a bargain |
| to play up to | to behave so as to gain favor with someone |
| more or less | approximately, almost; somewhat, to a certain degree |
| to screw up | to confuse, to scramble; to cause problems in or with |
| to goof up | to perform badly, to make a mistake |
| to go off the deep end | to get very angry and do something hastily |
| to lose one's touch | to fail at what one used to do well |
| under control | well managed |
| to drag one's heels/feet | to act slowly or reluctantly |