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False move?

A false move is a move that you did not intend to make.

Win the day?

“Win the day” is a set phrase, meaning someone wins in the end.

One-trick pony?

Literally, a one-trick pony is a small horse that has just one trick, or skill.

Fall on his face?

Fall on the face is a metaphor for making mistakes, often in a dramatic, even embarrassing fashion.

Soul searching

Soul-searching means a close examination of one's heart before making a decision.

Proof is in the pudding

The full expression is the proof of the pudding is in its eating, an American expression, to be sure, judging from its simplicity.

True to form

First of all, true to form simply means as expected. In other words, there’s nothing unusual.

Far cry?

It’s a significant step in the right direction, but still far from ideal.

Out and out?

“Out and out” is a British slang that means thorough and complete.

Wenger’s red herrings?

Arsène Wenger’s red herrings refer to a few of his misleading theories about his team’s worsening defense.

Gilded Age levels?

To gild, as in the phrase gilding the lily, is to cover it with a thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold.

Down for the count?

“Down for the count” means a great setback whereas “KO” means total defeat.

Out-of-the-box solutions?

Out-of-the-box solutions means brand new measures.

Coming to a head?

What does "come to a head" mean? What does "head" mean here?

A long shot?

In other words, they took the chance even though they knew the odds were against it.

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