Phrases & Expressions

Of an aircraft: stopped at its parking position after a flight, with chocks in place.

• We were on blocks at gate B5 ten minutes ahead of schedule.
• Block time ends when the aircraft is on blocks at its stand.

A checklist item telling the pilots to put on their oxygen masks and select 100% oxygen.

• After the cabin altitude warning, the captain called for oxygen masks on, 100%.
• When smoke filled the cockpit, both pilots set their oxygen masks to 100%.

A Latin phrase meaning that agreements must be kept.

• The treaty is based on the principle of pacta sunt servanda.
• Pacta sunt servanda is crucial for international relations.

By itself; intrinsically; considering only the thing itself, not other factors.

• Money per se isn't evil.
• I don't dislike the idea per se.

A usability inspection method involving multiple participants.

• We conducted a pluralistic walkthrough.
• The pluralistic walkthrough provided valuable feedback.

A matter that has been finally decided by a court and cannot be litigated again.

• The issue is protected by res judicata.
• This claim is barred by res judicata.

The area between the social foundation and the ecological ceiling, where human needs are met without harming the planet.

• The goal is to operate within a safe and just space.
• Doughnut economics aims to keep humanity within a safe and just space.

A problem-solving or decision-making process: understand the situation, plan a solution, then act.

• The robot uses a sense-plan-act cycle.
• This approach follows the sense-plan-act model.

From a time so long ago that it cannot be remembered or known.

• This tradition exists since time immemorial.
• They've lived here since time immemorial.

A group formed to provide mutual support, especially in times of need or for collective action.

• They formed a solidarity group to help neighbors.
• The solidarity group provides financial assistance.