Phrases & Expressions

To move an aircraft on the ground, under its own power, to the runway for takeoff.

• We will taxi out to runway 27.
• The controllers instructed the plane to taxi out.

Used to express surprise or annoyance at something extreme or outrageous.

• He forgot my birthday and my anniversary? That takes the cake!
• After all that, he expects a raise? That takes the cake.

The most suitable thing or method for a particular task.

• You need the right tool for the job to fix this.
• For short trips around the city, a bicycle is the right tool for the job.

A saying that encourages people to go outside regardless of the weather.

• Remember, there is no bad weather, only inadequate clothing.
• My grandmother always says there is no bad weather, only bad clothes.

Used in 'vanish into thin air' to mean disappear suddenly and completely.

• My keys seem to have vanished into thin air this morning.
• The money seemed to disappear into thin air after the holiday.

Used in "vanish into thin air" to say that something disappears completely and mysteriously.

• The suspect vanished into thin air.
• My keys seem to have disappeared into thin air.

To act recklessly without worrying about the risks.

• He threw caution to the wind and invested all his savings.
• They threw caution to the wind and went bungee jumping.

To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money, often without a real plan.

• They keep throwing money at the problem instead of fixing it properly.
• You can't just throw money at bad management.

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.