Phrases & Expressions

Wearing clothes or a mask to hide your real identity.

• The king travelled in disguise.
• It was a blessing in disguise.

Being argued about or questioned.

• The ownership of the land is in dispute.
• The results are still in dispute.

In a dangerous situation where something bad might happen.

• The project is in jeopardy due to lack of funding.
• Many jobs are in jeopardy.

A phrase used on gravestones or in obituaries to honor someone who has died.

• This bench is dedicated in loving memory of my grandfather.
• The book begins with the words "In loving memory of my father".

In the present time or recent times.

• In modern times, we use computers.
• In modern times, this is rare.

Feeling anxious or excited because you do not know what will happen.

• The ending of the film left us in suspense.
• He waited in suspense for the results.

Facing or moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

• The aircraft must take off into wind.
• Perform the engine run up into wind.

A model for managing organizational change in eight steps.

• Kotter's 8 steps help manage change.
• We followed Kotter's 8 steps.

A phrase from the Bible indicating creation or revelation.

• And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.
• Let there be light! The power finally came back on.

A formation where units follow directly behind the leader.

• The ships sailed in line astern.
• Maintain line astern formation.