Phrases & Expressions

Informed about the latest developments or decisions.

• Please keep me in the loop about the project's progress.
• She's always in the loop on company news.

Receiving a lot of public attention and interest.

• The politician is in the spotlight after the scandal.
• She enjoys being in the spotlight.

Completely focused and working with great skill.

• She was in the zone during the competition.
• He got in the zone and finished the project.

In the best or most successful period of your life.

• He was in his prime then.
• She is still in her prime.

To do a lot of difficult or annoying things, often because of rules, to get something.

• We had to jump through hoops to get the permit approved.
• Applying for the visa felt like jumping through hoops.

To watch someone or something carefully, often to get information.

• The police are keeping tabs on the suspect.
• Can you keep tabs on the kids while I'm out?

To continue to put pressure on someone or something to achieve a goal.

• The coach told the team to keep the pressure on the opponent.
• We need to keep the pressure on the negotiators to reach an agreement.

A phrase used to tell someone to stay positive during a difficult time.

• Keep your chin up — things will get better.
• She told her son to keep his chin up before the exam.

To understand what you are able to do and not try to do too much.

• He's a good swimmer, but he knows his limits and stays near the shore.
• Know your limits when driving in snow.

To successfully get a job after applying or interviewing.

• After months of searching, she finally landed a job.
• He hopes to land a job in the tech industry.