перспективный человек

пьян в стельку

помяни мое слово

не вмешивайтесь не в своё дело

метод кнута и пряника
e.g. He had to resort to the carrot and stick approach with his kids, as they started misbehaving.

запыхавшийся
gasping for air, typically after exercise
Vicky is out of breath. She has been running

причинять зло, обижать, вредить
It takes strength to smile at the face of someone who wrongs you.

слишком много дел сразу
There were too many irons in the fire and all the undertakings needed my attention at the same time.

критическое или опасное положение
At one time while we were climbing the cliff, it was touch and go whether we could do it.

проверено временем
I decided to use a tried-and-true method to remove stains from my dress.