Phrases & Expressions

A support frame used to hold an aircraft engine during transport or maintenance.

• The engine cradle protected the unit during shipping.
• We need an engine cradle for the new model.

Used to ask someone to explain a difficult subject in a very simple way.

• Can you explain like I'm 5? I'm new to this.
• I don't understand blockchain at all, so explain like I'm 5.

To experience pressure or criticism, especially from people in authority.

• The coach felt the heat after the team lost three games in a row.
• As the deadline approached, the employees began to feel the heat.

To confess something, especially something you are embarrassed about.

• Come on, fess up! Who ate the last cookie?
• He finally fessed up to the prank.

To ask a court to approve a dead person's will and allow the estate to be shared out.

• They need to file probate for the estate.
• He decided to file probate himself.

The belief that getting nutrients from real food is better than from supplements.

• She follows a food-first approach.
• My motto is 'food first'.

A mythical source of eternal youth.

• They searched for the fountain of youth.
• Is this the fountain of youth?

to be shouted at angrily

• He got yelled at for being late.
• I hate getting yelled at.

To leave the marked path or route, especially when hiking.

• It is dangerous to go off-trail in bad weather.
• They decided to go off-trail to explore.

To have a slight suspicion or idea about something.

• I had an inkling that he was lying.
• She had no inkling of the surprise party.