To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.
paper tiger
Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but …
find one's tongue
To speak after being unable to do so or after remaining silent; to fin…
find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especia…
beggars can't be choosers
Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselv…
put a stop to
To terminate or abolish something.
roll of the dice
A risky or uncertain attempt to do something, especially in an unfavou…