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Balance the books

To make certain that the amount of money spent is not more than the amount of money received 

Example 

Pensioners are just an easy target to try to balance the books.

Be overrun by

Be populated in huge numbers or occupied in some way with

Examples

Without cats we’d be overrun by rats in certain areas.

After having visited for the first time last week, it’s hard to imagine such a tranquil place being overrun by queues and people.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Give free reign 

Give one complete freedom to do what one wants or chooses

Example 

You interrupt everyone else but give this man free rein to quote rubbish.

Tank

Quickly go down in price, value, etc., or suddenly become less successful 

Example 

It is tanking! Too expensive for below average coffee and terrible service by disgruntled workers! Won’t be going back! 

Miss a beat

Hesitate or falter, especially in demanding circumstances or when making a transition from one activity to another

Example 

President Donald Trump, inaugurated Monday, didn’t miss a beat in getting right to work. 

Be all part and parcel of something 

To be an essential or fundamental part or aspect of something

Example 

Get a life. It’s all part and parcel of travel.

The lowest of the low

The most immoral or socially inferior of all

Example 

Some people think taxing charities is the lowest of the low.

Up to speed on

Have all the latest information about something

Example 

Nice to see your well paid guests are up to speed on what’s going on in this country.