Phrases & Expressions

A phrase used on social media to share something new and interesting that you discovered today.

• Today I learned that honey never spoils.
• Today I learned a new word for my vocabulary.

To turn very quickly and sharply in a small space.

• The race car turned on a dime.
• This small car can turn on a dime in narrow streets.

To persuade someone, often with pressure, to do something that person does not want to do.

• I didn't want to go, but she twisted my arm.
• You'll have to twist my arm to get me to try it.

Not attracting attention or notice; operating secretly.

• He tried to stay under the radar.
• The company operated under the radar.

Done secretly, often illegally or unofficially.

• He gave him money under the table.
• They were paid under the table.

A situation where previous plans or predictions are no longer valid.

• With the news of the cancellation, all bets are off.
• If he doesn't show up, all bets are off.

To be extremely popular online.

• Her photo nearly broke the internet.
• That news broke the internet.

Deliberate unfriendliness.

• She gave me the cold shoulder.
• Why are you giving him the cold shoulder?

To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often mechanically.

• Last night, Nicole cranked out 200 signs for her campaign.
• We just bought a new printer at work — it can crank out 20 pages per minute.

To make someone feel disturbed, scared, or uncomfortable.

• That movie creeped me out.
• He creeps me out.