Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

An action or decision that makes progress toward achieving a positive goal, though more work remains

Closing all loopholes to establish an interconnected, comprehensive regulatory cycle from production to sales

In agreement or conformity with a rule, principle, or guideline

Became known, revealed, or discovered publicly after being hidden or unnoticed

Acting with honest, well-intentioned motives without any desire to defraud, damage, or deceive

Completely draining and exhausting Russia of all its money, resources, and military strength over time

Something that causes harm to the person using it as well as to the opponent

A sudden and complete reversal of a policy, decision, or position

In a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable predicament

During the period of time between two events; meanwhile

Finalising a formal agreement or reaching a commercial settlement

Having two separate approaches or methods working simultaneously towards the same objective

A complete change or reversal of policy, opinion, or strategy

A nation's combined military, industrial, and financial strength used for fighting war

A method or strategy for resolving or escaping from a complex dilemma

A continuous series or sequence of similar events occurring one after another

Individuals, groups, or businesses that engage in illegal, malicious, or fraudulent practices

Trapped in a difficult position between two conflicting pressures or opposing forces

Faced imminent danger of exposure, closure, or harm

Confronted by or despite the presence of difficult, hostile, or opposing conditions