Phrases & Expressions

To ask someone to marry you.

• He finally popped the question.
• She hopes he will pop the question soon.

To complain or protest angrily and loudly.

• If they raise hell, we'll have to listen.
• She raised hell when the airline lost her luggage.

Something that people treat as too important to be criticized or changed.

• The school's uniform rule is a sacred cow that nobody questions.
• We can't change the rules; it's a sacred cow.

A phrase used to emphasize a point or to check if the listener understands the speaker's perspective.

• This situation is complex, see what I'm saying?
• We can't just quit now, you see what I'm saying?

To give someone the correct information or explain the truth about a situation.

• Let me set you straight about what happened.
• She set me straight about the time of the meeting.

Used to say that you accept a situation, even if you do not like it.

• If you must leave, so be it.
• So be it — I'll do it alone.

To be the most impressive or entertaining part of a performance or event.

• The young singer stole the show with her amazing voice.
• His witty remarks stole the show at the dinner.

To state a clear opinion on an issue and defend it publicly.

• We must take a stand against injustice.
• She took a firm stand on the issue of working hours.

To speak to someone as if that person were less clever or important than you.

• Stop talking down to me; I understand the problem.
• Good managers never talk down to their staff.

A popular online persona representing an idealized woman focused on self-care, healthy habits, and productivity.

• Her morning routine is very 'that girl'.
• She inspires many with her 'that girl' lifestyle.