“In the driver’s seat”

“Ahead of the curve”

More advanced than others.

“Cross the line”

To behave in an unacceptable way.

“A slap on the wrist”

A very mild punishment.

“Down the road”

In the future.

“All over the place”

Disorganized or scattered.

“Go the distance”

To continue until the end.

“Hold the fort”

To take care of things while someone is away.

“Hold all the cards”

To have the strongest position or most power.