Phrases & Expressions

A pilot callout made when the reverser indications turn green, showing the reversers are fully open.

• After touchdown, the first officer called reverse green.
• If you do not hear reverse green, check the engine display.

Extremely wealthy; having a lot of money.

• Susan and Bob don't need to work anymore — they're rolling in dough.
• Adam will be able to retire young; he's rolling in dough.

To do a careful examination, especially using a system or database.

• The police ran a check on the licence plate.
• Could you run a check on this name in the system?

To behave in an uncontrolled way because nobody is in charge.

• The children ran wild in the garden.
• Rumours started to run wild in the office.

Of a vehicle: having almost no fuel left.

• The car is running on fumes; we need petrol soon.
• We were running on fumes when we finally found a petrol station.

The provision of loans and credit facilities to individuals and businesses in rural areas.

• Rural lending supports farmers and small businesses.
• Access to rural lending is limited in some regions.

Strong shaking or bumping of an aircraft, where loose objects may fly.

• Severe turbulence can be quite frightening for passengers.
• The plane dropped suddenly in severe turbulence.

A colloquial way of saying that someone is dead and buried.

• I heard he died last year. He's six feet under now.
• Grandpa says he'll keep working until he's six feet under.

A short, exciting promotional video highlighting key moments or achievements.

• The marketing team created a sizzle reel for the new campaign.
• Check out the sizzle reel to see the highlights.

A product, remedy or idea that is falsely sold as a solution to a problem.

• That miracle cure is just snake oil.
• Don't fall for their snake oil promises.