Phrases & Expressions

An air traffic control instruction to enter the runway and wait there before take-off.

• Line up and wait runway two seven left.
• The pilot was told to line up and wait.

An instruction for a pilot to keep another aircraft in sight.

• Maintain visual with the blue aircraft.
• Please maintain visual until instructed otherwise.

A service that delivers meals to people who are unable to leave their homes.

• Meals on Wheels delivered lunch daily.
• She uses Meals on Wheels.

A game where players reveal experiences they have never had, often leading to shared stories.

• Never have I ever traveled outside of my country.
• Let's play "Never have I ever" to learn surprising facts about friends.

A status indicating that an inspection or test found no problems or defects.

• The diagnostic scan came back as no fault found.
• After checking, the report stated: no fault found.

Used to say that one is not angry or upset with someone, despite what has happened.

• After the election, Andrea said to Nicole, "I hope there are no hard feelings."
• I know you were disappointed I beat you in the golf tournament, but I hope there are no hard feelings.

A dismissive response to someone perceived as old-fashioned or out of touch with current trends.

• When he complained about the music, someone shouted, "OK boomer!"
• The phrase "OK boomer" became a popular internet meme.

Doing something with very little money, often by being careful or finding cheap options.

• They traveled around Europe on the cheap.
• We managed to furnish the apartment on the cheap.

On the correct glideslope (glide path) during an approach to land.

• The aircraft is on the glide.
• Keep the needles centered; you are on the glide.

Generosity; a willingness to give freely.

• He has an open hand when it comes to donations.
• She helped the poor with an open hand.