Phrases & Expressions

The highest sustainable speed an aircraft can maintain during cruise flight.

• The flight will proceed at max cruise speed.
• Max cruise reduces flight time but increases fuel consumption.

An increase in salary given because of good work or performance.

• She received a merit increase for her excellent sales record.
• The company offers a merit increase annually.

A reward that advances the story or provides new plot information.

• Unlocking the next chapter is a narrative reward.
• The game offers narrative rewards for completing quests.

The cultivation of grapevines using methods that avoid synthetic chemicals and fertilizers.

• Organic viticulture focuses on soil health and biodiversity.
• Many consumers prefer wine made from organic viticulture practices.

A route or journey where you travel to a destination and return by the same way.

• The hike was an out and back trip to the waterfall.
• It's an out and back trail, so the distance is doubled.

The way power is distributed and exercised among people.

• The power dynamic shifted during the debate.
• We need to address the power dynamic in the team.

A question that tries hard to find out detailed or hidden information.

• The journalist asked a probing question about his finances.
• Her probing questions made him uncomfortable.

To make people hope for or expect a better result than before.

• The early goal raised expectations of an easy win.
• Don't raise expectations you cannot meet.

To state that you disagree with or do not approve of something.

• Several members raised objections to the new plan.
• Nobody raised any objections at the meeting.

Mining practices that minimize harm to the environment and people.

• Responsible mining protects local communities.
• The company invests in responsible mining.