Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Joining or following an activity, trend, or cause simply because it is fashionable and everyone else is doing it

Intensely, sharply, and exclusively concentrated on one specific purpose

Extremely ambitious, innovative projects with high risk and high reward; here referring both metaphorically to bold ventures and literally to Moon exploration

Every single small mechanical part or detailed component of a system

A distinctive feature, trademark, or unique characteristic by which someone or an organization is widely known and respected

Extremely opportune, timely, or occurring at the most advantageous possible moment

Sensors, observation equipment, or cameras stationed in a position to watch, monitor, and collect information

A clear demonstration of support, trust, and approval for someone, a system, or an organization

A machine, vehicle, or person that reliably and consistently performs a large amount of hard, routine work over a long period

A difficult situation where someone tries to satisfy two or more conflicting demands or groups at once

Reverses an earlier decision, opinion, or intention

To an even greater extent or degree; especially true in this situation

A particular perspective, attitude, or way of considering an issue

The worst or main shock, force, or stress of a difficult blow or crisis

By its very nature or inherent meaning; inevitably

A targeted range or acceptable boundary within which an economic variable (like inflation) is considered safe and manageable

Moving forward into the future

Because of or due to a particular cause

Free from danger, difficulties, or severe risks

Has not happened or taken place up to the present moment, but is expected to occur in the future