pull up stakes(But there’s no evidence that faster population growth raises GDP per capita, which is the best measure of living standards. In other words, the highest migration rate in the Western world isn’t necessarily helping most Canadian families get ahead. So more than a few are pulling up stakes to find somewhere more attractive to prosper. (vancouversun.com)ART Vancouver)
lose one's bearings(Пример взят из "Русско-английского фразеологического словаря переводчика" С.С, Кузьмина.: Что ты уставился, как баран на новые ворота? Давай помогай нам! – Have you lost your bearings? Go ahead and give us a helping hand!VLZ_58)
