Phrases & Expressions

To remain calm and in control, especially during a difficult or stressful situation.

• Try to hold it together; we'll figure this out.
• Despite the chaos, she managed to hold it together.

Wait, be patient.

• Hold your horses, I'm coming!
• Hold your horses — we haven't decided yet.

Busy and noisy activity, especially in a place like a city or market.

• I love the hustle and bustle of New York.
• The market was full of hustle and bustle.

Happening extremely quickly or suddenly; in a very short amount of time.

• The accident happened in the blink of an eye.
• She was gone in the blink of an eye.

at the last possible moment, just before it is too late

• He arrived in the nick of time.
• We finished the project in the nick of time.

Being planned or developed and expected to happen or be ready soon.

• We have several new projects in the pipeline.
• The new software is in the pipeline and will be released next month.

To leave an organization or situation suddenly, especially when it is in difficulty.

• Many employees jumped ship when the company started losing money.
• He jumped ship before the bankruptcy.

To form an opinion or make a decision quickly without having all the facts.

• Don't jump to conclusions before you hear the whole story.
• He always jumps to conclusions.

To ensure someone is kept informed about the progress or details of a situation.

• Keep me in the loop about the client's feedback.
• Please keep the team in the loop on all decisions.

To remain calm and think clearly, especially in a difficult situation.

• In an emergency, it's important to keep your wits about you.
• She managed to keep her wits about her.