Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Under the control of or dependent on something else

At the point of transition, or right on the edge of a significant change

A person or group that is powerful and must be respected or taken seriously

A sudden period of winning many gold medals (originally, a rapid movement of people to a newly discovered goldfield)

Performed as well as advertised or expected

In a state of excitement, happiness, or feeling very successful

Finishing in first, second, or third place in a sports event, thus standing on the medal platform

A result that is obvious and certain to happen before it actually does

Immediately after, as a result of, or supported by something

An attitude or policy of waiting to see how a situation develops before taking action or making decisions

Slightly more advanced, prepared, or successful than others

Done only to make a good impression or pretend action is being taken rather than being genuine

The most difficult, demanding, or significant part of a task

Riding on someone else's back or utilizing an existing system to get a free advantage; here, meaning relying on inflation to increase nominal tax collections

Became official, active, or operational

A statement or assertion that is difficult to believe, exaggerated, or unlikely to be true

Must work together closely or occur together at the same time

Working well together, in agreement, or in alignment with

Keeping something in mind as a goal or target; keeping close watch on

Avoiding too close a relationship or association; keeping a distance to remain independent and avoid bias