Phrases & Expressions

Used to tell someone to be careful and slow when doing something.

• Easy does it — that vase is very old and fragile.
• Easy does it, lift the box slowly onto the table.

For as long as it is possible to know what is likely to happen.

• We will stay in this flat for the foreseeable future.
• He'll be here for the foreseeable future.

To consider something important or influential.

• You should give weight to her advice.
• Give more weight to factual evidence.

Having control of or responsibility for a group, vehicle or situation.

• The captain is in command of the aircraft during the flight.
• He's in command of the whole rescue operation.

At the right time, usually after some time has passed.

• You'll be informed in due course.
• In due course, the truth will come out.

having or owning

• In possession of drugs.
• He's in possession of the key.

If a particular thing happens, especially something unexpected or serious.

• In the event of an emergency, call 112.
• In the event of cancellation, we will refund your money.

A mandatory process for businesses to verify the identity of their clients and assess potential risks.

• The bank's know your customer policy is strict.
• Know your customer checks are vital for fraud prevention.

An air traffic control instruction to enter the runway and wait there for takeoff clearance.

• The tower told us to line up and wait on runway two four.
• After the landing aircraft cleared the runway, we were told to line up and wait.

Said privately and not to be published or officially recorded.

• Off the record, he's leaving.
• This is strictly off the record, so don't quote me.