Phrases & Expressions

Of a newspaper, magazine or book, to be sent to the printer.

• The magazine goes to press tomorrow.
• The book is ready to go to press.

To be sent to the printer to be made into copies.

• The magazine goes to print tomorrow.
• The book is ready to go to print.

To have a medical operation.

• She's going under the knife next week.
• He had to go under the knife to fix his knee.

To act based on one's intuition rather than careful thought.

• I don't have all the facts, so I'll go with my gut.
• When in doubt, go with your gut.

An extremely smooth and gentle landing.

• The pilot executed a greased landing in difficult weather.
• It was a greased landing; we barely felt it touch down.

To accept an unpleasant situation patiently without complaining.

• I have to grin and bear it.
• We all had to grin and bear it.

To gradually start to like something or someone more.

• I didn't like the music at first, but it grew on me.
• This new style of painting is growing on me.

Very enthusiastic and eager about something, often to an excessive degree.

• Heather is really gung ho about her new job.
• Sharon loves college — she's very gung ho.

To be involved in many, or too many, different activities or businesses.

• He has a finger in every pie, from politics to business.
• She's always had a finger in every pie in this town.

Daydreaming or being unrealistic about a situation.

• Get your head out of the clouds and focus on your work.
• He has his head in the clouds about his career.