Phrases & Expressions

To speak confidently and convincingly about something, often without proving it through actions.

• He always talks the talk and walks the walk.
• You need to talk the talk if you want to be a leader.

To get married.

• They tied the knot in June.
• After years together, they decided to tie the knot.

A promise made in a wedding ceremony to stay together until one partner dies.

• They vowed, 'Till death do us part'.
• They promised to love each other till death do us part.

Your opinion or thoughts on a matter.

• Here's my two cents.
• That's just my two cents, but I think we should wait.

To get married, especially in a church wedding.

• They finally walked down the aisle after ten years together.
• She dreamed of walking down the aisle.

When the person in charge is away, people will do as they please.

• The boss is on vacation; when the cat's away, the mice will play.
• The children made a mess because when the cat's away, the mice will play.

To stop speaking in a meeting or debate so that another person can speak.

• Thank you for your comments. I will now yield the floor.
• The speaker yielded the floor to the next presenter.

An informal and sometimes humorous way to refer to yourself, meaning 'me'.

• Yours truly, John.
• Yours truly is pleased to present this report.

A person who is difficult, unpleasant or very strange.

• He's a real piece of work.
• She's a piece of work, isn't she?

To start speaking after a period of saying nothing about a topic.

• He finally broke his silence about the scandal.
• The witness refused to break her silence.