Phrases & Expressions

A callout made when the aircraft is 100 feet above the minimum altitude for the approach.

• The first officer called "100 above" as the aircraft neared minimums.
• After the "100 above" call, the captain looked for the runway lights.

A widely influential book and framework by Stephen Covey on personal effectiveness and self-improvement.

• He read 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.
• The 7 Habits principles are still relevant today.

A person who is stubborn and unwilling to change their mind.

• He has a hard head, so don't expect him to agree easily.
• Grandpa is a hard head who never takes advice.

Something that is not allowed or not possible.

• That idea is a no-go.
• Going alone is a no-go.

A person who is difficult, unpleasant or very strange.

• He's a real piece of work.
• She's a piece of work, isn't she?

To leave a ship because it is sinking or in danger.

• The captain gave the order to abandon ship.
• They had to abandon ship during the storm.

To tell someone that they should not do something.

• I advise against it.
• The doctor advised against smoking.

Used to introduce a story or information that is commonly known or believed, but not necessarily confirmed by the speaker.

• As the story goes, he was a brave knight.
• As the story goes, the treasure is hidden here.

Having a strike price equal to the current market price of the underlying asset.

• The option is at the money.
• We bought at the money calls.

A polite, formal way of asking someone to do something as soon as possible.

• Please respond at your earliest convenience.
• Please call me back at your earliest convenience.