Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Used to say that something is very likely or quite possibly true

Achieves nothing useful or fails to produce any meaningful outcome

The typical resource, specialty, or standard strategy regularly associated with a particular group or party

Benefited, assisted, or advantaged by a specific course of action or governance policy

An expression used to ask why someone or something has a strange, recurring problem or frustrating situation

A large number or wide variety of things

A primary demand, main request, or crucial negotiating priority in official talks

Something that is well known, obvious, or universally understood rather than hidden

In all essential ways; practically or virtually

Has a strong, noticeable effect or makes a powerful impression

Having low priority; postponed or set aside for the time being

A phrase meaning that everyone must join in and work hard to help in a difficult situation

A long period without winning any medals or championships

To gain courage, hope, or confidence from a situation

To perform, compete, or achieve results beyond what is expected based on one's size, capacity, or resources

To unexpectedly defeat a stronger or favored opponent

People or things of a similar type or status

At any time or in any way that one chooses, without needing permission or justification

The last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot accept a situation any longer

A set of reasons or arguments that lead to a conclusion