You really outdid yourself this time.
* outdo oneself: to do sth better than before
ex> Jane outdid herself with this year's holiday party.
It's the least I could do after the blowout you threw for me on my 30th birthday.
* blowout: a huge party
ex> The college seniors had a big blowout to celebrate their upcoming graduation.
cf> "blow-out sale": a quick sale of merchandise at very, very low price
The Cardinals just got a touchdown! I think the Eagles have finally met their match.
* meet one's match: to come up against someone as good as oneself
ex> Sherlock Holmes met his match when he found himself up against Mariarty.
Eagles just intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown! Come on, defense! Get your head in the game!
* get/keep one's head in the game: to focus on the task at hand
ex> Listen, you only have one chance to make this shot, so get your head in the game.
Oh boy! I think I might have created a monster!
* create a monster: to turn someone into an aggressive fan of something
ex> When my little brother began imitating everything I did, my parents said that I had created a monster.
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