Phrases & Expressions

A saying suggesting that generosity leads to receiving good things in return.

• The more you give, the more you get, so be generous.
• It's a philosophy: the more you give, the more you get.

A radio signal that is not clear or strong enough to be understood.

• The radio transmission was weak and broken.
• I can barely hear you; your signal is weak and broken.

Used to indicate that an activity will happen only if the weather conditions are favorable.

• Weather permitting, we will have the party outdoors.
• We plan to hike tomorrow, weather permitting.

Used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do.

• You ought to apologize for your behavior.
• We ought to leave soon.

A situation in sports where one team has one more player than the opponent due to a penalty.

• They scored during the 6-on-5 power play.
• The team is skilled at playing 6-on-5.

Used to ask if something is possible, often in a hopeful or tentative way.

• Is there any chance you could lend me some money?
• Any chance of getting tickets for tonight's show?

A callout made shortly before an aircraft reaches the minimum altitude for an instrument approach.

• The automated voice called "approaching minimums" a hundred feet above the decision altitude.
• We are approaching minimums, so be ready to go around if needed.

Said by air traffic control to tell a pilot that a request is accepted without change.

• Your flight path change is approved as requested.
• The controller told us our direct routing was approved as requested.

An approximate number or estimate, especially of a cost or quantity.

• The mechanic couldn't give me the exact cost, but he offered a ballpark figure.
• We need a ballpark figure for the project budget.

Operating an aircraft beyond the distance where the pilot can see it with the naked eye.

• Beyond visual line of sight flights require special authorization.
• The drone can fly beyond visual line of sight.