Phrases & Expressions

Sleeping or living in a tent, especially while camping.

• The explorers lived under canvas for weeks.
• It was a true adventure, sleeping under canvas.

Entering Instrument Meteorological Conditions while flying under Visual Flight Rules.

• VFR into IMC is extremely dangerous.
• The pilot realized he was flying VFR into IMC.

In US procedures, an IFR clearance that lets a pilot fly at a chosen VFR altitude above a cloud layer.

• The pilot requested to fly VFR on top due to the cloud cover.
• VFR on top offers a clear view above the clouds.

An opinion that people think is right or clever, especially online.

• That's a huge W take on the new policy.
• He always has a W take on current events.

A request to repeat each word twice for better clarity, especially in radio communication.

• Send words twice please.
• Visibility is poor, say words twice.

Something you buy without seeing it or knowing what it is like.

• Don't buy a pig in a poke.
• It turned out to be a pig in a poke.

A feeling of relief because a worry or problem has gone.

• Passing the exam was a weight off my mind.
• Finishing the project was a huge weight off her shoulders.

A brief hint or warning that is easily understood by intelligent people.

• Don't be late again. A word to the wise.
• A word to the wise: book your tickets early.

The regulatory requirement that aircraft must broadcast ADS-B out by a stated date.

• The European ADS-B mandate caught some older operators off guard.
• An aircraft non-compliant with the ADS-B mandate may not enter affected airspace.

Something that causes a dispute.

• After their father died, the family house became the apple of discord.
• The will was the apple of discord.