to get the story straight - to make a story make sense

by some sunglasses - by some people wearing sunglasses

subtle - not obvious; small but important

to feel like (doing) something - to want to have or do something

to set the world on fire - to do something remarkable or sensational

to fall apart - to fail completely and be unable to continue in the usual way

let's raise a tab - let's share some drinks together at this bar

to be on one's side - to support someone