Phrases & Expressions

A Japanese saying that every meeting or moment happens only once and should be valued.

• The tea master explained ichi go ichi e to his guests.
• She lives by ichi go ichi e and enjoys every meeting with friends.

An ILS approach using only the localizer guidance, not the glideslope.

• The glide path is out of service, so it is ILS LOC only today.
• On an ILS LOC only approach, pilots must use the higher minimums.

Starting a story in the middle of the action, with earlier events explained later through flashback or dialogue.

• The film opened in medias res with a car spinning across the road.
• Opening in medias res can hook a reader instantly but demands careful exposition later.

The Nahuatl phrase for poetry, literally meaning 'flower and song', representing its artistic and emotional value.

• In xochitl in cuicatl captured the essence of Aztec life.
• The scholars translated the ancient in xochitl in cuicatl poems.

The ATIS broadcast identified by the letter A, which pilots report on first contact.

• Good morning, Ground, we have information Alpha.
• Confirm you have information Alpha before you call for taxi.

A roulette rule where even-money bets are split if the ball lands on zero.

• With 'la partage', you get half your bet back on zero.
• The la partage rule is favorable to the player.

The principle of homeopathy that a substance causing symptoms in a healthy person can cure the same symptoms in a sick person.

• Homeopathy follows the principle of like cures like.
• The idea that like cures like is the basis of homeopathy.

A callout meaning that the localizer needle has started to move towards the centre.

• "Localizer alive," called the first officer as the needle began to move.
• After the LOC alive callout, the captain armed the approach mode.

A command during an evacuation telling passengers not to take any bags.

• The cabin crew shouted, 'No bags! Leave everything and get out!'
• Remember the rule: no bags during an evacuation.

Giving information that reporters may use without naming the person who gave it.

• The aide spoke on background as a senior official.
• The company spokesperson agreed to speak on background about the deal.