Tag: expression

Honeymoon momentum

An on-the-rise period or phase

Example

As the race fierceness escalates, the candidate’s honeymoon momentum may be on the wane. 

Toss-up state; swing state

A “swing state” – also referred to as a “battleground state,” “toss-up state,” or “purple state” –  is a state that can be potentially won by (or “swing” to) either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate, depending on the election. 

Example 

Nevada is regarded as one of the most competitive toss-up states.

Be qualified to run a Dunkin Donuts

To have the capability of managing a big corporation

Example

This presidential candidate, to me, is not qualified to run, you know, a Dunkin Donuts or a 7-11, let alone the corporation that we call a country.

A razor-thin edge over

A very small advantage over

Example 

There is a razor-thin two-point edge between them, according to a recent public opinion poll.

A tit-for-tat move or action

A tit-for-tat action is one where someone takes revenge on another person for what they have done by doing something similar to them.

Example 

The two countries had expelled each other’s diplomats in tit-for-tat moves in an escalating row over espionage accusations.

Voice concerns about /over 

Raise questions about

Example 

Employees are increasingly voicing concerns about the manager’s apparent lack of support for his CEO.

Spoilt toddler

Toddlers and older preschool-age children are often called spoiled when they consistently scream and tantrum to get what they want, when they don’t get what they want, and when they hear the word “no.” 

Example

The man is a spoilt toddler running around gathering sweeties.

Grueling shift 

An extremely tiring and demanding work shift 

Example

Grueling shift work? Good heavens, you have no idea how lucky you are only working a three hour shift.

Triumph against

to get the better of someone or something in a competition or struggle

Examples

After months of hard work, the team finally triumphed against their rival in the championship match.

He triumphed against massive adversity. He’s still doing that with bullets flying by his head.

Take a swipe at

to direct criticism or insults toward (a particular person or group)

Example 

He has taken a swipe at the leadership hopefuls as he claimed the Party’s brand is now “split” and “broken”.