Phrases & Expressions

To repair a relationship after an argument or disagreement.

• They decided to patch up their differences.
• Can we patch things up?

An informal and cool way to say goodbye.

• Alright, I'm heading out. Peace out!
• Catch you later, peace out.

As we discussed or agreed earlier.

• Per our conversation, I will send the details tomorrow.
• Per our conversation, the meeting is confirmed.

To be very careful with money and spend as little as possible.

• We're pinching pennies until we can afford a vacation.
• Stop pinching pennies and buy yourself something nice.

To start something that will develop and grow over time, often an idea or a future event.

• He planted the seeds of doubt in their minds.
• This decision planted the seeds of future conflict.

To argue against an idea or opinion, not because you disagree with it, but to help explore it further.

• I'll play the devil's advocate to challenge your idea.
• She likes to play the devil's advocate in meetings.

A polite phrase used when offering something, such as an apology or gift, and asking someone to receive it.

• Please accept my sincerest apologies for the delay.
• Please accept this small gift as a token of our appreciation.

To taste good to someone, especially food or drink.

• The chef's new dish aims to please the palate.
• This wine will surely please the palate.

The way power is distributed and exercised among people.

• The power dynamic shifted during the debate.
• We need to address the power dynamic in the team.

A question that tries hard to find out detailed or hidden information.

• The journalist asked a probing question about his finances.
• Her probing questions made him uncomfortable.