1. to point the finger at someone
to have a few hiccups (for example while setting up a new business)
it broke his/her heart
it takes your breath away
he/she was scarred for life
the answer came to me in a flash
to be glowing with pride
it sparked my interest in something
to be overshadowed by someone
it suddenly dawned on me
to have a stormy relationship
for something to blossom (for example a career)
to be in floods of tears
the root of all my problems
to not have the foggiest idea
to reach a crossroads
following in someone’s footsteps
to give a long rambling speech
to be going round in circles
to make great strides