Phrases & Expressions

A formal announcement that you will leave your job in two weeks.

• I need to give my boss two weeks notice.
• He resigned, giving two weeks notice.

Regardless of the situation or circumstances.

• Whatever the case, decide quickly.
• Whatever the case, I'm in.

to prevent problems

• Lock the door as a precaution.
• As a precaution, take an umbrella.

Said by TCAS, and then by the pilot to ATC, when a traffic conflict has ended.

• The pilot confirmed the aircraft was clear of conflict.
• "Clear of conflict, returning to flight level three five zero."

Whatever happens or happened; in any case.

• I may be late, but in any event I'll call you.
• The weather may change, but in any event the match will go ahead.

Considering something, especially new information, when making a decision or judgment.

• In light of recent events, we'll postpone.
• In light of new evidence, the case was reopened.

Considering something, especially when making a decision or judgment.

• In view of the new evidence, the case was reopened.
• In view of the cost, we'll wait.

A market sentiment where investors sell risky assets and buy safer ones due to uncertainty or fear.

• The markets are in a risk-off mood today.
• Investors showed risk-off behavior.

An automated warning in an aircraft indicating proximity to terrain.

• The "terrain, terrain" alert sounded as the aircraft descended too fast near the hills.
• The pilot heard the 'terrain terrain' warning.

Money that a person or company earns but does not declare to the tax authorities.

• Many businesses hide unreported income.
• The audit found significant unreported income.