Phrases & Expressions

To avoid leaving any sign that you have been in a place, especially in nature.

• Hikers must leave no trace of their visit.
• We promised to leave no trace behind.

A phrase from the Bible indicating creation or revelation.

• And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.
• Let there be light! The power finally came back on.

To improve your skill or status in a game or activity.

• You level up by gaining experience points.
• My character leveled up after finishing the hard mission.

To speak openly and honestly with someone, without hiding anything.

• Let me level with you — I'm voting for Andrea instead of you.
• I feel like you're not telling me everything. Please just level with me.

A phrase used to signal the start of engines, especially on an aircraft.

• The pilot announced, 'Light the fires!' and the engines roared.
• It's time to light the fires for our flight.

To be strongly attracted to something, even if it is dangerous.

• He's drawn to gambling like a moth to a flame.
• She's attracted to him like a moth to a flame.

A formation where units follow directly behind the leader.

• The ships sailed in line astern.
• Maintain line astern formation.

An air traffic control instruction to enter the runway and wait there before take-off.

• Line up and wait runway two seven left.
• The pilot was told to line up and wait.

A liquid that is very valuable, such as oil, olive oil or honey.

• This aged balsamic is like liquid gold.
• High-quality olive oil is considered liquid gold.

The power of the law to reach and punish people, no matter how far away they are.

• They thought they could escape, but the long arm of the law caught them.
• The police believe the long arm of the law will eventually find the suspect.