sweep something under the rug

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

chalk something up to experience

To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.

cut a rug

To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.

get something over with

To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

give someone something to think about

To threaten or provide a challenge to.

give something a go

To try or attempt.

give something a miss

To forgo something.

give something a try

To try or attempt something.