Phrases & Expressions

(of a fried egg) Cooked on one side only, so that the yolk stays soft and on top.

• I'll have two eggs, sunny side up.
• The chef served the eggs sunny side up.

Very fashionable or popular at a particular time.

• Have you seen those new cowboy boots? They're all the rage this season.
• Virtual reality games are all the rage right now.

A report from the cabin crew that the cabin is ready for takeoff or landing.

• The purser called the flight deck to report "cabin secure" before takeoff.
• Once all bags were stowed, the crew reported cabin secure for landing.

An alert indicating a low level of oxygen for the crew.

• The warning light for crew oxygen low is on.
• We received a crew oxygen low alert.

A warning message showing that a door is not fully shut.

• The pilots saw a door not closed warning just before pushback.
• A 'door not closed' message appeared on the dashboard.

At some point in the future.

• We'll face bigger problems down the road.
• This idea will be important down the road.

The idea that eating healthy food can prevent or treat illness.

• Many believe in the food as medicine philosophy.
• She follows a food as medicine approach.

To stop using paper for documents and communication, using digital methods instead.

• The company decided to go paperless.
• We are trying to go paperless in the office.

A phrase used to wish divine protection or favor upon someone.

• God bless you for your kindness.
• God bless this new venture.

Used to accept an offer or agree to an arrangement.

• You'll cook dinner every night for a month if I help you with your homework? Okay, it's a deal!
• If you rake all the leaves in the yard, I'll do the dishes. — It's a deal!