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  • Fist pump

    Fist pump

    A celebratory gesture with a clenched fist moving up and down several times

    Examples 

    The strong and defiant fist pump on the podium has become a hallmark of his Resilience and Determination.

    When people engage in a collective fist pump, it creates a sense of unity. This simple gesture can bond individuals together, fostering a connection through shared emotions and experiences.

  • Windfall

    Windfall

    a piece of unexpected good fortune

    Examples

    Windfall profits.

    His another company also saw windfalls from its bullish stock prices surging overnight.

  • Do one’s stuff

    Do one’s stuff

    to do the things that one is able to do well; to do something that one is known to be skilled at

    Examples.

    You’ll succeed if you just get out there and do your stuff.

    Do your stuff, boys, we are with you.

  • By hook or by crook

    By hook or by crook

    By any means possible 

    Examples

    I will be there by hook or by crook to cheer you on.

    I must get there to enjoy the splendid show by hook or by crook.

  • Bargaining chip

    Bargaining chip

    Something that can be used to gain an advantage when trying to make a deal or an agreement.

    Example

    I think he will pursue this more as a bargaining chip than as a cudgel.

  • In the eye of the storm

    In the eye of the storm

    Deeply involved in a difficult situation or under the greatest pressure

    Examples 

    The professor had been in the eye of the storm from the plagiarism scandal.

    He felt himself in the eye of the storm when jobless at that time.

  • Rig

    Rig 

    to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means

    Examples 

    Rig prices

    Too big to rig. 

  • Scurry around

    Scurry around

    Move around  in a brisk pace or with short quick steps.

    Example

    They are all scurrying around like bad schoolkids,  because they know what’s coming. It’s hilarious.

  • Cobblers

    Cobblers

    Nonsense

    Examples

    What a load of cobblers! 

    This is cobblers. If the former CEO had resigned earlier, she wouldn’t have had the chance of being his replacement.

  • Finger-pointing

    Finger-pointing

    Blaming someone for a problem; blame game

    Examples

    Finger-pointing and passing off blame are the usual aftermath of disasters.

    There’s the usual finger-pointing when mistakes are made.

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