Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Finally, after considering all circumstances, or as the ultimate result

Moved slowly, carefully, and steadily toward a specific target or achievement

Used to indicate that something is certainly true or accepted without question

An impressive, difficult, and noteworthy achievement

In the sport, career, or competitive arena of professional chess

Continuously from the very beginning until the very end of an event

Reveals or communicates a substantial amount of information about the true nature or quality of something

Used to indicate that an expectation or prediction turned out to be entirely accurate

Achieved or encountered something at the most ideal, fortunate, and beneficial moment

The highest, foremost, or most prominent ranking or status in an event

Regarding, in the matter of, or when dealing with a particular subject

An uninterrupted series or streak of consecutive victories in contests or matches

The most famous, influential, and powerful figures in a particular field

Judging only by outward appearances or at first glance before looking deeper

Doubtful, uncertain, and open to challenge or dispute rather than taken for granted

Offered grand hospitality, lavish honours, and special treatment to an important guest

To establish a minimum safety baseline or lower boundary to prevent a deteriorating relationship from collapsing further into crisis

In the most central, critical, or essential position of a conflict or situation

Secondary, informal meetings and bilateral discussions taking place alongside a primary official conference

Stated in a simpler, clearer, or alternative manner to summarize what was just explained