The idiom "stack the deck" means to rig or manipulate a situation or game in your favor, so that you have an unfair advantage over others. It suggests that you are trying to stack cards or create conditions that will give you a better chance of winning.

The idiom "look forward" is used to express anticipation or eagerness for something to happen or a future event. It can also be used to indicate that someone is ready and willing to participate in an activity or situation.

The idiom "collision course" refers to a situation in which two or more things are moving towards each other, or where two ideas or events are coming together in a head-on manner. It can also mean a situation that is likely to lead to conflict or disagreement.

The idiom "be up on" means to be well-informed, knowledgeable about something, or to keep oneself updated about a particular topic. It is used to describe someone who is keeping abreast of the latest developments, news, trends, and events in their area of interest.

The idiom "flesh and blood" refers to people who are related to us by blood, such as family members or close friends. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is like family to us, even if they are not actually related by blood.