“The whole nine yards”

“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.

“Get off the hook”

To avoid punishment or responsibility.

“The ball is rolling”

Something has started and is now progressing.

“Behind the times”

Old-fashioned or not modern.