Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

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

Achieved or did something unexpected

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

In a similar style, manner, or direction of thought

To be a good sign or omen for the future; to indicate that a good outcome is likely

As a reaction or answer to something; triggered by

To take quick, active measures to revive or restart a stalled process or system (originally meaning to start a car battery using jumper cables)