Phrases & Expressions

The main factor or process that drives a company's growth.

• Customer referrals are a key engine of growth.
• We need to find the right engine of growth for our product.

To continue fighting or trying hard despite difficulties.

• The team fought on even though they were losing.
• He vowed to fight on until justice was done.

To express feelings, ideas or worries openly, or to speak for a group of people.

• She gave voice to her frustrations.
• The artist gives voice to the voiceless.

A decision on whether to proceed with a plan or activity, often based on readiness or conditions.

• The go-no-go decision depends on the weather.
• We need to make a go-no-go decision soon.

To stay where you are and not move until told to, especially in military or air traffic instructions.

• The soldiers were ordered to hold position until reinforcements arrived.
• Please hold position; do not advance further.

A polite way of saying that you disagree with someone's opinion.

• I beg to differ, but I think that plan has risks.
• You think it's too expensive? I beg to differ.

Used to state the most important or basic part of a situation.

• In essence, we agree.
• In essence, the plan is simple.

The distress call made when the fuel left on landing would be below the final reserve.

• The pilot declared MAYDAY fuel because the reserve fuel was almost used up.
• After the long hold, the crew had to report MAYDAY fuel to the controller.

A payment term indicating that the full amount of an invoice is due within 30 days from the invoice date.

• The invoice states 'Net 30' payment terms.
• We offer net 30 for approved accounts.

A radio urgency signal showing that the message concerns a protected medical transport aircraft.

• The air ambulance began its call with the signal PAN PAN MEDICAL.
• PAN PAN MEDICAL tells everyone on the frequency that a medical transport is involved.