Phrases & Expressions

A food or ingredient that causes a bad reaction or symptom in someone.

• We need to find the dietary trigger for your rash.
• Identifying the dietary trigger is the first step towards feeling better.

To release the fire-extinguishing agent from a bottle into an aircraft engine or area.

• If the fire warning stays on, discharge the second bottle.
• The captain told the first officer to discharge bottle one.

A family member not closely related.

• He's a distant relative of my mother.
• I met a distant relative yesterday.

A way of eating that includes a wide variety of foods.

• A diverse diet is important for gut health.
• Try to eat a diverse diet.

The act of continuously moving through content on a screen without reaching an end, often leading to excessive use.

• Endless scrolling wastes time.
• He got lost in endless scrolling.

Working conditions that are fair to employees, with good pay and safety.

• Many companies now seek fair labor certification.
• Consumers want to support fair labor practices.

To feel guilty about your actions.

• He felt ashamed of his behavior.
• You should feel ashamed.

To lack confidence in yourself or your abilities.

• He feels insecure about his public speaking skills.
• She felt insecure when she met her boyfriend's parents.

To feel slightly ill or unwell, often without a specific reason.

• My daughter feels poorly so I am staying home today.
• He felt poorly all morning but did not want to call the doctor.

To feel that people do not like you or want you.

• He felt rejected after the interview.
• She felt rejected by her family.