“Call the tune”

“A sign of the times”

Something that shows what is typical of the current period.

“Off the beaten path”

In a less common or less known place or way.

“Off the charts”

Extremely high or impressive.

“Miss the mark”

To fail to achieve the intended result.

“Lead the way”

To be the first or guide others.

“Look the other way”

To ignore something wrong intentionally.

“Leave someone in the lurch”

To abandon someone when they need help.

“A thing of the past”

Something that no longer exists or happens.