Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Astonishingly impressive, extraordinary, or visually shocking

In direct physical confrontation or competition against one another

An excellent and rare chance to achieve success or make progress

Playing or performing with great skill, consistency, and confidence

The most prominent, influential, or talented figures in a particular field

Recently; in the recent past

Temporarily unable to play or function normally due to injury or illness

Trying urgently to accomplish or finish something before a very close deadline

A magical, glamorous, or romantic aura associated with famous celebrities or legendary figures

An increase in difficulty, intensity, or level of challenge

With very little advance warning or preparation time

In or into safety, away from potential danger or injury

Something that required or took many years of gradual buildup, development, or progression to occur

Operating two distinct but parallel negotiation pathways simultaneously (here, high-level political talks alongside technical working-level meetings)

In diplomatic negotiations, achieving quick, mutually beneficial agreements on less contentious areas before resolving the entire complex dispute

Maintaining law, order, stability, and calm by preventing conflict or violence

Started or revived a stalled process with sudden energy and impact

Using something as the foundational reason, justification, or guiding ground for an action

Used to add an interesting or surprising detail to emphasize a true statement

Under severe scrutiny, criticism, or facing intense public questioning for a fault