Phrases & Expressions

To stay inside a building or place for safety during an emergency.

• Residents were told to shelter in place.
• The warning advised everyone to shelter in place.

Used to say that you accept a situation, even if you do not like it.

• If you must leave, so be it.
• So be it — I'll do it alone.

Used to express that life often involves difficulties or disappointments.

• I didn't get the job, but such is life.
• We missed the train by a minute; oh well, such is life.

To do something risky or uncertain, trusting it will work out.

• After years of planning, he finally took a leap and opened his own café.
• She took a leap into the unknown.

A list that is not yet final and may be changed later.

• The UNESCO tentative list includes many sites.
• This is just a tentative list of suggestions.

A popular online persona representing an idealized woman focused on self-care, healthy habits, and productivity.

• Her morning routine is very 'that girl'.
• She inspires many with her 'that girl' lifestyle.

An automatic cockpit warning that the aircraft is about to fly into windshear.

• During the approach, the system called out "windshear ahead" and the crew went around.
• If "windshear ahead" sounds before takeoff, the crew should not take off.

Used in formal writing to refer to information contained within an attached document.

• Per attached, the meeting is at 3 PM.
• Please review the details per attached.

with two spoonfuls of sugar

• Tea with two sugars.
• Two sugars, please.

To put your thumb into your mouth, often when feeling anxious or sleepy.

• The baby sucks her thumb when she is tired.
• He sucked his thumb as a child.