Phrases & Expressions

Used by a flight crew to declare that smoke has been detected in the cockpit, triggering emergency checklists and often an immediate diversion.

• The captain declared smoke in cockpit and requested priority landing.
• Smoke in the cockpit is one of the most serious emergencies a crew can face.

Used to say that your advice or opinion comes from your own experience.

• Speaking from experience, this is a difficult task.
• Speaking from experience, start your project early.

Used to introduce a new topic related to the previous one.

• Speaking of which, did you finish the book?
• Speaking of which, I saw her yesterday.

To bring your foot down heavily and loudly, like stomping.

• The children stamped their feet when they didn't get candy.
• He stamped his feet to stay warm in the cold.

To bring your foot down heavily and loudly, often showing anger or frustration.

• Don't stomp your feet; it's disturbing.
• He stomped his feet in protest.

According to the exact meaning of the words; technically.

• Strictly speaking, this is not allowed.
• Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.

To understand a subtle suggestion or indirect warning.

• I yawned twice, but he couldn't take a hint and stayed.
• He can't take a hint.

Used to say that someone can believe you because you know from experience.

• Take it from me, it's worth the effort.
• This is the best restaurant in town, take it from me.

Surprised or shocked in an unpleasant way.

• She was taken aback by his rude comment.
• We were taken aback when the train arrived an hour early.

Used to say that something is true according to the exact facts or rules, even if it seems different.

• Technically speaking, we still have enough time.
• Technically speaking, he is the owner of the house.