Phrases & Expressions

Used to introduce your personal opinion or what you believe to be true about something.

• To my mind, this is the best solution.
• To my mind, they should reconsider.

A ground proximity warning that the aircraft is too low with high ground nearby.

• The warning "too low, terrain" sounded as the aircraft descended in cloud.
• When you hear "too low, terrain", climb away from the ground at once.

Someone's real character or intentions, especially when they are bad.

• He seemed nice, but his true colors came out later.
• When the money ran out, she finally showed her true colors.

Used to introduce a statement that reveals a surprising or difficult truth.

• Truth be told, I wasn't really listening.
• Truth be told, I'm a little scared.

An introduction to someone important, made by a person who knows both parties.

• She gave me a warm intro to the CEO.
• A warm intro can speed up the process.

The rupture of the amniotic sac, releasing amniotic fluid.

• Her water breaking meant labor was starting.
• The doctor asked if her water had broken.

An informal and sometimes humorous way to refer to yourself, meaning 'me'.

• Yours truly, John.
• Yours truly is pleased to present this report.

A callout made when the aircraft is 100 feet above the minimum altitude for the approach.

• The first officer called "100 above" as the aircraft neared minimums.
• After the "100 above" call, the captain looked for the runway lights.

A widely influential book and framework by Stephen Covey on personal effectiveness and self-improvement.

• He read 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.
• The 7 Habits principles are still relevant today.

Something that is not allowed or not possible.

• That idea is a no-go.
• Going alone is a no-go.