Idioms

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be on one's way

In the process of coming, going, or traveling; about to come.
He has been allowed to leave the country and is on his way to Britain.

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be on the safe side

Being especially careful in order to avoid something unpleasant.
I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella to be on the safe side.

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be out of

If you are out of something, you no longer have any of it.
We are out of bread, cheese, and sugar.

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be out of shape

You are unhealthy and unable to do a lot of physical activity without getting tired.
To be out of shape means to be in poor physical condition, because you do not exercise regularly.
I haven’t been to the gym all month, and I am getting really out of shape.

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be out of sorts

To be slightly ill or slightly unhappy.
I've been feeling tired and generally out of sorts.
Leave him alone, he's out of sorts today.

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Time heals all wounds

Used to say that feelings of sadness, disappointment, etc., gradually go away as time passes.

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Who do you think you are?

The questioner is implying that the person to whom the question is addressed has exceeded their authority, interfered in something which was not their business.

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none of your business

Used to say that something is private information and should not be asked about.

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on the tip of my tongue

If something that you want to say is on the tip of your tongue, you think you know it and that you will be able to remember it very soon.

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off the top of my head

If you say something off the top of your head, you say it without thinking about it much before you speak, especially because you do not have enough time. This idiom suggests one has not used the inside of one's head before making some statement.
Off the top of my head I'd say we'll double our profits in a year.

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by the way

Used when you say something that does not relate to what is being discussed.
Oh, by the way, my name's Julie.

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Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

Make the first meal of your day your biggest, and only eat three meals a day.

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Chicken and egg problem.

If you describe a situation as a chicken and egg situation, you mean that it is impossible to decide which of two things caused the other one.

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educational circles

You can use it to refer to people or organizations who are involved in education.

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white lie

A lie that is told in order to be polite or to stop someone from being upset by the truth

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which way the wind blows

If a person tries to discover which way the wind blows/is blowing, he/she tries to discover information about a situation, especially other people's opinions, before he/she takes action.
John knows which way the wind blows and always acts accordingly.

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take one's breath away

To make someone feel surprised and excited.
The beautiful new cinema took my breath away.

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a slip of the tongue

If you describe something you said as a slip of the tongue, you mean that you said it by mistake.

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to be born in purple

It was originally used to refer to babies born to the members of the royal family.

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lose one's temper

Lose self-control.