Phrases & Expressions

Receiving testosterone replacement therapy.

• He has been on T for several years.
• Doctors monitor patients who are on T.

To have a very exciting and enjoyable time, often involving parties and spending money.

• They decided to paint the town red after the exam.
• The team went out to paint the town red after their win.

To lift one's glass to propose a toast or express good wishes.

• Let's raise a glass to the happy couple.
• He raised a glass in her honor.

The necessary qualities and abilities to succeed in a difficult task.

• He has the right stuff to be a great leader.
• Only those with the right stuff can handle this pressure.

To analyse data or information by dividing it up and looking at it in many different ways.

• We can slice and dice the sales data by region and month.
• The software lets you slice and dice reports any way you like.

To begin counting the time allowed for a repair or deferral.

• The clock starts ticking once the defect is logged.
• For Category B items, the clock starts upon the next landing.

A painful condition caused by dissolved gases forming bubbles in the body when a diver ascends too quickly.

• Ascend slowly to avoid the bends.
• He suffered from the bends after a deep dive.

The principle of achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

• The policy aimed for the greatest good for the greatest number.
• Utilitarians ask whether an action brings the greatest good for the greatest number.

Everything that is possible or available; the complete set of something.

• The wedding had flowers, music, photographers — the whole nine yards.
• They bought a new house, a car, new furniture, the whole nine yards.

Used humorously to describe someone who is starting to lose hair on the top of their head.

• He's getting a little thin on top.
• Don't worry about being thin on top.