Move the needle
Knock it out of the park
Belt and suspenders
Cut to the chase
Pull the trigger
Drink the Kool-Aid
get to the important point quickly
very conservative, risk averse, characterized by overlapping protective measures
make noticeable progress; make a noticeable difference
Perform exceedingly well; exceed expectations
commit to a course of action by giving final approval
become a firm believer; to accept an argument or philosophy wholeheartedly or blindly