1.

Lame duck
This company is a lame duck; it needs more information, study, and application to be
successful.
2. Eye-wash
These accolades are eye-wash; in reality, he dislikes my designs.
3. In the pink
The fact that you are finally in the pink makes me very happy.
4. Neck or nothing
There was no other option; it was either our necks or nothing.
5. The olive branch
For all its neighbors, the Philippines extends the olive branch.