Phrases & Expressions

Living or existing together in the same place or situation.

• The whole family lives under one roof.
• Can two competing companies really work under one roof?

Sold or done secretly or illegally, often to avoid rules or taxes.

• They were selling the tickets under the counter.
• He managed to get some medicine under the counter.

To undergo a surgical operation.

• He is going under the knife next week.
• Many people are afraid of going under the knife.

To move an aircraft off the active runway after landing or before takeoff.

• After landing, the pilot must vacate the runway as quickly as possible.
• The plane will vacate the runway quickly.

To change direction suddenly, especially from a straight course.

• The car veered off the road into the ditch.
• He suddenly veered off course during the race.

To wait patiently for something unpleasant to end or pass.

• We decided to wait out the heavy rain.
• Let's wait out this difficult period.

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.

An introduction to someone important, made by a person who knows both parties.

• She gave me a warm intro to the CEO.
• A warm intro can speed up the process.

To begin to like someone or something more as you get to know them better.

• At first, I didn't like my new colleague, but I'm warming to him now.
• The audience warmed to the speaker's humor.

The rupture of the amniotic sac, releasing amniotic fluid.

• Her water breaking meant labor was starting.
• The doctor asked if her water had broken.