Phrases & Expressions

Socks with a special non-slip bottom surface to help you keep your grip and avoid slipping, often used for yoga or Pilates.

• I always wear sticky socks for Pilates.
• Do you need sticky socks for this class?

To indicate interest in someone on a dating app by sliding your finger to the right.

• If you like the profile, swipe right.
• He swiped right on her picture immediately.

A journey or outing taken together by members of a team.

• We are planning a team trip to the mountains.
• The team trip helped us bond.

To feel or show extreme envy towards someone.

• She turned green with envy when she saw his new car.
• He turned green with envy at their success.

A system using a wick to draw water to plant roots.

• The wick system keeps the soil moist.
• This is a simple wick system for houseplants.

A far-fetched dream.

• It was a wild dream.
• His wild dreams came true.

A measurement that clearly suggests a specific action or decision.

• We need to track an actionable metric for this campaign.
• This data provides an actionable metric for improvement.

The branch of engineering that deals with the design, building and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.

• She is studying aerospace engineering.
• The company hires many aerospace engineering graduates.

To cook spices or paste in hot oil or fat to release their aroma and flavor.

• Bloom the spices in hot oil first.
• Bloom the paste in oil until fragrant.

To face and endure cold weather or conditions willingly.

• We had to brave the cold to get to the car.
• She was brave enough to brave the cold for the photo.