Phrases & Expressions

A person who is not welcome or accepted by a particular group or in a particular place.

• The diplomat was declared persona non grata.
• He became persona non grata after the scandal.

To try hard to win rather than just taking part or avoiding defeat.

• In this competition, we are playing to win.
• Their aggressive tactics showed they were playing to win.

Instruction given to passengers to sit down and slide out of an aircraft during an emergency evacuation.

• The flight attendant shouted, 'Sit and slide!'
• Follow the commands: sit and slide quickly.

Used to indicate that wheel chocks are in place, securing the vehicle.

• The ground crew called 'chocks in' as soon as the aircraft stopped.
• The aircraft is safe; chocks in.

Used to indicate that wheel chocks have been removed, allowing movement.

• Chocks out, and we can start taxiing.
• Confirm chocks out before applying power.

Six universal principles identified by psychologist Robert Cialdini that influence human behavior.

• Understanding Cialdini principles helps in negotiation.
• The sales team studied Cialdini principles.

Said when an aircraft's landing gear has been lowered and locked.

• The pilot announced, 'Gear down, three green'.
• Confirm gear down before final approach.

A common announcement made on planes or ships asking if there is a doctor available to help someone who is ill.

• The flight attendant made the announcement: 'Is there a doctor on board?'
• After the passenger fainted, the crew asked, 'Is there a doctor here?'

The runway currently being used for takeoffs or landings.

• Tower announced the runway in use is 09.
• Check the windsock for the runway in use.

A saying that working slowly and carefully avoids mistakes and so gets the job done faster.

• Remember, slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
• My instructor kept saying "slow is smooth", so I took my time.