Have you been reading the posts? To refresh our memory, here is a list of “Idioms & Phrases” which we learnt last week (Jul 19-Jul 25, 2026). Click HERE to download the PDF of “idioms & phrases”.
“Idioms & Phrases” We Learnt Last Week (Jul 19-Jul 25, 2026)
- a cause for concern (phrase) – a reason to worry, matter of apprehension, grounds for anxiety.
E.g.: The sudden dip in agricultural output remains a major cause for concern for food security experts. - a great deal (phrase) – a large amount or extent of something; considerably, substantially.
E.g.: Implementing the new fiscal policy will require a great deal of coordination among various state governments. - a new low (phrase) – used to explain a situation that has become worse than ever before; rock bottom, unprecedented low.
E.g.: The recent breach of diplomatic protocol by the ambassador marks a new low in bilateral relations. - against this backdrop (phrase) – in this context or considering this situation; given the circumstances, in light of this.
E.g.: Against this backdrop of hyperinflation, the central bank announced a hawkish revision in interest rates. - all is not well (phrase) – used to indicate that a situation is not as good, stable, or satisfactory as it appears.
E.g.: Rising unemployment metrics distinctly suggest that all is not well with the nation’s economic recovery. - along the way (phrase) – during the course of a particular event or process; over time, as things progressed.
E.g.: The legislative drafting committee faced numerous unforeseen administrative hurdles along the way. - any and every (phrase) – all without exception, regardless of specifics; all possible, whatever.
E.g.: The oversight tribunal has the absolute authority to examine any and every document related to the financial scam. - as a whole (phrase) – considered entirely or in total; altogether, universally, collectively.
E.g.: The proposed labor reforms will significantly benefit the domestic manufacturing sector as a whole. - as is (phrase) – in the existing circumstances or state; currently, presently, as it stands.
E.g.: The controversial draft legislation was surprisingly passed as is, without any further parliamentary amendments. - as much as (phrase) – used to emphasize a surprisingly large amount; practically, effectively.
E.g.: The comprehensive infrastructural overhaul will cost the exchequer as much as ten billion dollars. - as though (phrase) – as would be the case if; as if, like, in a way that suggests, supposedly.
E.g.: The municipal officials proceeded with the demolition as though the legal injunctions had not been issued. - as well as (phrase) – in addition to; besides, along with, plus.
E.g.: The comprehensive trade bill rigorously targets international tax evasion as well as domestic bureaucratic inefficiency. - at a premium (phrase) – at a higher price or cost than usual, often reflecting added value or convenience.
E.g.: Real estate and commercial space in the densely populated urban center comes at a severe premium. - at any given point (phrase) – at any specific moment in time; at any time, in any instance.
E.g.: The national power grid must be fully capable of handling extreme peak loads at any given point. - at greatest risk (phrase) – highly vulnerable, most susceptible, most exposed, in extreme danger.
E.g.: Impoverished coastal regions remain at greatest risk from the devastating impacts of rising sea levels. - at home (phrase) – in one’s own country or domestic territory rather than abroad; domestically, internally.
E.g.: The current diplomatic strategy focuses heavily on projecting military strength abroad while ensuring economic stability at home. - at once (phrase) – at the same time; simultaneously, all together, concurrently.
E.g.: The unprecedented global crisis demands policy solutions that are at once highly innovative and immediately practical. - at the heart of (phrase) – the most important or essential part of something; at the core of, central to, at the root of.
E.g.: Severe income inequality and lack of social mobility lie at the heart of the current civil unrest. - at the top end (phrase) – at the highest level of a particular scale, such as education or income; highest tier, upper echelon.
E.g.: Corporate taxation rates at the top end of the income bracket are slated for a comprehensive revision. - at this point (phrase) – at this particular moment in time; right now, currently, at this stage.
E.g.: At this point, further bilateral dialogue seems highly unlikely to yield a mutually acceptable consensus. - at work (phrase) – engaged in a job or occupational activity; employed, working, in employment.
E.g.: The newly enacted occupational safety laws aim to rigorously protect the fundamental rights of individuals at work. - be balanced with (phrase) – be kept in proportion or counteracted by something else; be weighed against, offset by.
E.g.: Rapid industrial economic expansion must always be balanced with strict ecological and environmental conservation. - bear the brunt (phrase) – to suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation; endure, take the impact.
E.g.: The unprotected agricultural sector will inevitably bear the brunt of the highly erratic monsoon season. - bear this burden (phrase) – to carry or endure a heavy or difficult responsibility or hardship; shoulder the responsibility.
E.g.: It is unjust that future generations will have to bear this burden of immense and unregulated national debt. - because of (phrase) – by reason of; due to, as a result of, owing to, on account of.
E.g.: Domestic auto production was completely halted because of severe, unforeseen disruptions in the global supply chain. - bring (a lot of people) to the street (phrase) – to mobilize a massive number of people for a public protest or demonstration; spur public demonstration.
E.g.: Outraged union activists threatened to bring thousands of disillusioned workers to the street to demand fair wages. - cast aspersions (phrase) – to make critical or damaging remarks about someone; malign, defame, slander.
E.g.: It is highly unprofessional and detrimental to democracy for politicians to cast aspersions on the integrity of the judiciary. - caught on camera (phrase) – recorded or filmed by a video camera; videotaped, captured.
E.g.: The alleged police misconduct was entirely caught on camera, prompting an immediate and impartial state inquiry. - change course (phrase) – to adopt a different policy or way of doing things; alter direction, shift strategy, pivot.
E.g.: Faced with mounting fiscal pressure and public backlash, the administration wisely decided to change course. - come to see (phrase) – to gradually realize, understand, or view something in a certain way; perceive.
E.g.: Progressive policymakers have finally come to see universal digital literacy as a fundamental human right. - come too late (phrase) – to happen after the time when it could have been useful or prevented a negative outcome; be delayed, occur belatedly.
E.g.: The promised governmental relief measures, though generous in scope, may unfortunately come too late for many distressed farmers. - correct course (phrase) – to change one’s strategy or direction to rectify a mistake; adjust.
E.g.: The incumbent leadership must urgently correct course before the institutional damage to the economy becomes irreversible. - deep into its bag of tricks (phrase) – to use a wide variety of deceptive or clever methods to achieve an outcome; resort to many schemes.
E.g.: The ruling party reached deep into its bag of tricks to somehow secure the necessary votes for the controversial bill. - double the rate (phrase) – twofold increase.
E.g.: Strategic foreign investments have miraculously grown at double the rate compared to the previous, stagnant decade. - due to (phrase) – owing to, on account of, because of, as a result of, thanks to.
E.g.: The ambitious infrastructure project was indefinitely suspended due to a stark lack of environmental clearance. - even as (phrase) – at the very same time as; while, exactly when, simultaneously.
E.g.: The central bank aggressively hiked interest rates even as overall industrial growth began to noticeably slow down. - fall in line with (phrase) – to act in accordance with a rule, expectation, or the behavior of others; conform to, align with.
E.g.: Autonomous state policies must eventually fall in line with federal mandates regarding national security protocols. - fall through the cracks (phrase) – being missed, neglected, or ignored by a system that is supposed to provide care or protection; being overlooked.
E.g.: Without targeted interventions, marginalized communities often fall through the cracks of mainstream welfare programs. - far from (phrase) – not at all; nowhere near, completely opposing, almost the opposite of, anything but.
E.g.: Despite weeks of negotiations, the proposed bilateral trade treaty is still far from being finalized. - far more (phrase) – to a much greater extent much more, significantly more, considerably more.
E.g.: The long-term socio-economic impacts of the pandemic are turning out to be far more complex than initially estimated. - find oneself (phrase) – to discover that one is in a particular situation or state, often surprisingly; end up, arrive at.
E.g.: The nation could rapidly find oneself diplomatically isolated if it abruptly abandons international trade pacts. - flesh and metal (phrase) – a metaphor for the unequal conflict between unprotected pedestrians and heavy motor vehicles.
E.g.: Modern urban planning must prioritize human safety over the relentless, daily clash of flesh and metal on city streets. - flow freely (phrase) – to progress smoothly and without restriction or interruption; move fluidly, unfold naturally.
E.g.: Capital and technological innovation must flow freely across borders to sustain regional economic integration. - gather momentum (phrase) – gain traction, accelerate, speed up, build up.
E.g.: The global geopolitical movement towards sustainable, green energy continues to gather momentum despite industry lobbying. - given that (phrase) – considering that, seeing that, bearing in mind that, assuming that.
E.g.: Given that core inflation remains stubbornly sticky, immediate interest rate cuts seem highly improbable. - go into insolvency (phrase) – to enter a legal state where an entity is unable to pay its debts as they become due; go bankrupt, face liquidation.
E.g.: Due to the sudden market crash, several prominent real estate firms were legally forced to go into insolvency last quarter. - half the task (phrase) – only a portion of the required effort or complete solution; partial solution, incomplete job.
E.g.: Successfully passing the legislation is only half the task; ensuring rigorous, unbiased implementation is the real key. - have more to do with (phrase) – to be more related, connected, or attributable to a particular cause or factor.
E.g.: The administration’s sudden policy shift may have more to do with looming domestic elections than actual global diplomacy. - head back home (phrase) – to return to one’s residence or place of origin; return home, retreat.
E.g.: Millions of displaced migrant laborers were tragically forced to head back home during the sudden economic lockdown. - hold accountable (phrase) – to require someone to explain their actions or decisions, and to accept responsibility for them; make answerable.
E.g.: The independent parliamentary oversight committee will strictly hold accountable any public officials found guilty of gross negligence. - in comparison (phrase) – when viewed or assessed relative to something else; by contrast, measured against.
E.g.: Heavily taxed domestic production remains uncompetitive and expensive in comparison to cheap imported alternatives. - in favour of (phrase) – to the advantage of or in support of someone or something; supporting, backing, sympathetic to.
E.g.: The legislative parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the historic constitutional amendment. - in itself (phrase) – inherently, intrinsically, by its very nature, fundamentally.
E.g.: Rapid GDP economic growth, in itself, absolutely does not guarantee equitable societal wealth distribution. - in order (phrase) – required, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation; fitting, suitable, called for.
E.g.: Following the embezzlement scandal, a thorough, independent audit of the national exchequer is certainly in order. - in order to (phrase) – with the aim of achieving something; so as to, with the purpose of, intending to.
E.g.: Substantial government subsidies were introduced in order to cushion the severe economic blow of rising global fuel prices. - in part (phrase) – to some extent, but not completely; partly, partially, somewhat.
E.g.: The unprecedented success of the space mission was due, in part, to highly effective private sector collaboration. - in place (phrase) – established, ready, or working; set up, functioning.
E.g.: Adequate legal and ethical safeguards must be firmly in place before officially adopting artificial intelligence in governance. - in practice (phrase) – in reality, practically, in fact, actually.
E.g.: The ambitious welfare scheme looks highly promising on paper, but it struggles immensely in practice due to corruption. - in preference to (phrase) – rather than; instead of, as opposed to, over, choosing instead.
E.g.: The prudent administration actively chose diplomatic negotiation in preference to immediate, destructive military confrontation. - in return for (phrase) – in exchange for, as payment for, as a reward for, in consideration of.
E.g.: Developing nations actively seek advanced technology transfers in return for opening their lucrative domestic markets. - in survival mode (phrase) – a state of operating where the primary goal is just to continue existing or functioning, rather than growing or thriving.
E.g.: Deprived of state support, many small and medium enterprises have been operating strictly in survival mode since the pandemic. - in that sense (phrase) – from that particular perspective or point of view; in that respect, from that angle, contextually.
E.g.: In that sense, the progressive judicial verdict sets a incredibly powerful precedent for all future environmental litigation. - in the case of (phrase) – regarding or concerning someone or something; with reference to, as regards.
E.g.: Exceptionally strict legal protocols apply in the case of governments handling sensitive personal biometric data. - in the end (phrase) – eventually or on reflection; ultimately, finally, at last.
E.g.: In the end, widespread public opinion proved to be the absolute decisive factor in repealing the draconian law. - in the event of (phrase) – if a specified thing happens; in case of, if it happens that.
E.g.: Dedicated emergency disaster funds will be rapidly deployed in the event of a severe, unforeseen natural catastrophe. - in the months ahead (phrase) – in the upcoming or future months; in the near future, soon, approaching months.
E.g.: Strict fiscal consolidation and debt reduction will be the primary economic objective for the treasury in the months ahead. - in total (phrase) – as a whole or overall; altogether, entirely, comprehensively.
E.g.: The central government officially sanctioned fifty new, high-speed regional infrastructure projects in total. - in view (phrase) – visible or likely to happen soon; in sight, on the horizon, approaching.
E.g.: With a potential, long-awaited geopolitical breakthrough in view, global financial markets rallied significantly overnight. - instead of (phrase) – as an alternative to; rather than, in place of, in lieu of.
E.g.: The expert commission strongly recommended proactive preventative measures instead of the usual reactive crisis management. - join the ranks of (phrase) – to become part of a particular group or organization; enlist in, enroll in, associate with.
E.g.: Through aggressive industrialization, the nation steadily aims to join the ranks of advanced, high-income economies by the mid-century. - keep pace with (phrase) – to progress or develop at the same rate as someone or something else; match, stay abreast of.
E.g.: Outdated educational curricula must continuously evolve to keep pace with rapid, disruptive technological advancements. - lag well behind (phrase) – to fail to keep up with the pace of something else by a significant margin; fall far short, trail behind significantly.
E.g.: Despite numerous funding initiatives, rural healthcare infrastructure continues to lag well behind established urban standards. - laid in stone (phrase) – permanently established and unlikely to change; firmly fixed, unalterable, inflexible.
E.g.: Economic policy guidelines should be highly adaptable and flexible rather than rigidly laid in stone. - last nail in the coffin (phrase) – an event or action that finally destroys something or leads to its failure; final blow, conclusive setback.
E.g.: The sudden withdrawal of key foreign institutional investors proved to be the last nail in the coffin for the struggling mega-project. - lose one’s grip on (phrase) – to become unable to control or manage a situation; lose control of, fail to manage, mismanage.
E.g.: Following the massive protests, the ruling political coalition appears to rapidly lose its grip on the legislative agenda. - loud and clear (phrase) – in a way that is very easy to understand and unambiguous; clearly, explicitly, distinctly.
E.g.: The frustrated electorate delivered a resounding anti-incumbency message that was loud and clear during the recent ballots. - make sense (phrase) – to be reasonable, be logical, be practical, stand to reason.
E.g.: Reallocating substantial state resources to green energy initiatives continues to strictly make sense economically and environmentally. - mature approach (phrase) – a fully developed, sensible, and well-considered way of dealing with a situation; balanced strategy, evolved technique.
E.g.: Modern diplomacy inherently requires a mature approach to carefully navigate deeply entrenched, historical border conflicts. - means little (phrase) – to have very little importance, significance, or value; signify nothing, carry no weight.
E.g.: A statistically high GDP growth rate means little if the fundamental wealth inequality in the country continues to widen. - natural course (phrase) – the normal, expected, or standard progression of events without undue interference; standard procedure, expected trajectory.
E.g.: Allowing the independent judicial process to run its natural course without political interference is absolutely essential for democracy. - no cause for complacency (phrase) – no reason to be smug, self-satisfied, or uncritical about one’s achievements; no room for being overly relaxed, need for continued vigilance.
E.g.: Although core inflation has slightly cooled, there is absolutely no cause for complacency in long-term fiscal management. - no longer (phrase) – not now as formerly; not anymore, nevermore, in the past.
E.g.: The heavily indebted state can no longer afford to continuously subsidize grossly inefficient public sector enterprises. - off the rails (phrase) – acting or functioning in a chaotic or uncontrolled way; out of control, disordered, awry.
E.g.: Without stringent, independent oversight, the ambitious national privatization initiative quickly went off the rails. - on account of (phrase) – because of; owing to, due to, by reason of, as a result of.
E.g.: The crucial multilateral peace summit was abruptly rescheduled on account of unavoidable, sudden diplomatic conflicts. - on and off the turf (phrase) – both during the active play on the field and in matters outside the game; in and out of the game.
E.g.: The international sports federation strictly demands exemplary, ethical behavior from all its athletes on and off the turf. - on guard (phrase) – alert and ready to respond to possible danger, trouble, or unexpected situations; vigilant, watchful, on the lookout.
E.g.: Border security forces must remain constantly on guard against potential insurgent infiltration activities along the volatile border. - on one’s watch (phrase) – during the time someone is in charge of or responsible for something; during one’s tenure, under one’s supervision.
E.g.: The newly appointed minister sternly declared that such blatant institutional corruption would not be tolerated on her watch. - on public display (phrase) – clearly shown or exposed for everyone to see; in plain view, out in the open, manifested publicly.
E.g.: The deep, irreconcilable political divisions within the ruling party were painfully put on public display during the televised debate. - on the other hand (phrase) – used to present factors that are opposed or that support opposing opinions; conversely, alternatively, in contrast.
E.g.: Aggressive industrialization aggressively drives economic growth; on the other hand, it exacts a severe, irreversible environmental toll. - onto the road (phrase) – into the path of vehicular traffic, often away from a safe pedestrian area; into the street, off the pavement.
E.g.: The complete lack of clear, designated pedestrian pathways dangerously forces common citizens onto the road. - open the door (phrase) – to create opportunities for someone or something; pave the way, make possible, facilitate.
E.g.: The newly ratified comprehensive trade agreement will widely open the door for dramatically enhanced bilateral corporate investments. - out of pocket (phrase) – paid for directly from one’s own money; from personal funds, personally funded, private expense.
E.g.: Exponentially rising out of pocket healthcare expenses heavily burden and bankrupt lower and middle-class families. - out of touch (phrase) – lacking knowledge or awareness of current events, ideas, or standards; unaware, ignorant, disconnected, ill-informed.
E.g.: Prominent critics argue that the archaic labor regulations are severely out of touch with modern gig-economy realities. - out of work (phrase) – without a paid job; unemployed, jobless, laid off.
E.g.: The severe, sudden economic downturn unfortunately left millions of unprotected casual laborers completely out of work. - owe much to (phrase) – to exist or be successful because of the help or influence of someone or something; be attributable to, be indebted to.
E.g.: The unexpectedly robust national agricultural yield owes much to the timely and abundant onset of the monsoon. - paint a grim picture (phrase) – to describe a situation in a way that makes it seem very bad or hopeless; depict a bleak scenario, present a depressing outlook.
E.g.: The latest published environmental pollution indices definitively paint a grim picture of global warming’s rapid acceleration. - pay attention to (phrase) – to carefully notice, observe, or concentrate on something because it is important; take notice of, focus on, heed.
E.g.: Financial regulators must urgently pay attention to the rapid, unchecked proliferation of entirely unregulated digital assets. - place the number at (phrase) – to calculate or estimate a figure to be a certain amount; estimate at, calculate to be, assess at, reckon at.
E.g.: Preliminary governmental demographic surveys place the number at nearly half a million severely internally displaced households. - play second fiddle (phrase) – to take a subordinate role to someone or something else; take a back seat, play a supporting role, defer to.
E.g.: Crucial regional developmental interests should never be forced to play second fiddle to centralized, national political agendas. - put a crushing burden of (phrase) – to place an overwhelmingly heavy responsibility, stress, or debt upon someone; place a heavy load, overwhelm with pressure.
E.g.: The complex, poorly designed revised tax slabs unfairly put a crushing burden of compliance on small-scale micro-enterprises. - rather than (phrase) – instead of; in place of, as opposed to, as an alternative to, contrary to.
E.g.: Effective modern governance should strictly rely on systemic transparency rather than sporadic, reactive anti-corruption drives. - rely entirely on (phrase) – to depend completely and without exception on someone or something; depend wholly on, count fully on.
E.g.: A resilient, modern national economy absolutely cannot rely entirely on a single dominant export sector for sustained growth. - remain to be seen (phrase) – used to express that something is not yet known or certain; be unconfirmed, be undecided, wait for future events.
E.g.: It certainly remains to be seen whether the newly forged geopolitical alliances will actually foster long-term regional peace. - run contrary to (phrase) – to be in opposition to or to conflict with; go against, clash with, be at odds with.
E.g.: The highly controversial proposed legislative amendments explicitly run contrary to the core secular principles of the constitution. - run deeper (phrase) – to be more profound, complex, or significant than initially apparent; go further, be more ingrained.
E.g.: The devastating structural inequities present in the informal labor market clearly run deeper than simple, measurable wage disparities. - scheme of things (phrase) – the way things are organized or happen in a particular situation; grand design, overall picture, broader context.
E.g.: In the grand macroeconomic scheme of things, minor quarterly fiscal slippages can be occasionally tolerated by the central bank. - scores of (phrase) – a large number or amount of something; a lot of, many, numerous, multitudes of.
E.g.: Scores of concerned citizens actively participated in the entirely peaceful demonstration demanding immediate civil rights reforms. - seize the moment (phrase) – to take full advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself; grasp the opportunity, capitalize on, strike while the iron is hot.
E.g.: Rapidly developing global economies must decisively seize the moment to transition completely toward clean, renewable energy. - set oneself apart (phrase) – to make someone or something distinct or superior to others; distinguish oneself, stand out.
E.g.: The dominant technology corporation managed to effectively set itself apart through relentless innovation and stringent quality control. - simply because (phrase) – for the sole reason that; purely because, only because, just because.
E.g.: A highly beneficial public policy should never be abruptly discarded simply because it faces initial bureaucratic administrative resistance. - so long as (phrase) – provided that; on the condition that, assuming that, given that.
E.g.: The international non-aggression treaty remains completely valid so long as both sovereign nations strictly uphold their mutual obligations. - so much so that (phrase) – to such a great degree that; to such an extent that, effectively, resulting in.
E.g.: National core inflation surged incredibly rapidly, so much so that unprecedented emergency monetary interventions were immediately required. - spin off its hinges (phrase) – to descend into a state of chaos, instability, or complete lack of control; spiral out of control, break down completely.
E.g.: Without swift, decisive diplomatic action, the escalating regional border conflict seriously threatens to completely spin off its hinges. - spin stories around (phrase) – to present information or events in a biased way to influence public perception; manipulate facts about, twist the narrative about.
E.g.: Highly partisan mainstream media outlets often attempt to spin stories around entirely routine, mundane administrative governmental decisions. - spread wings (phrase) – to extend activities or interests, or start to develop one’s potential; expand, branch out, flourish.
E.g.: The thriving, newly deregulated domestic aviation sector continues to aggressively spread its wings into highly lucrative international markets. - stare someone in the face (phrase) – to be glaringly obvious or unavoidable; confront directly, be inescapable, loom over.
E.g.: The inevitable, catastrophic environmental consequences of unchecked climate change now starkly stare the entire global community in the face. - such as (phrase) – for example; like, for instance, including, to illustrate.
E.g.: Critical, life-saving public sectors such as healthcare and primary education fundamentally require significantly augmented direct state funding. - take aim at (phrase) – to direct one’s criticism, efforts, or attacks toward someone or something; target, focus on.
E.g.: The aggressive new legislative antitrust framework directly takes aim at entrenched monopolistic practices within the digital platform economy. - test of governance (phrase) – a measure or assessment of how well an administration manages public affairs and civic amenities.
E.g.: Effectively handling the unprecedented global public health crisis rapidly became the ultimate, defining test of governance for the regime. - the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a particular situation or truth; the reality that, the circumstance that.
E.g.: The undeniable fact that urban income disparity is exponentially growing poses a severe, existential threat to overall social cohesion. - the government of the day (phrase) – the political party or coalition currently in power and governing a country; current administration, incumbent regime.
E.g.: It is the absolute constitutional responsibility of the government of the day to strictly ensure fair and equitable resource distribution. - tilt the balance against (phrase) – to change a situation so that it becomes disadvantageous or unfavorable for a particular side; put at a disadvantage.
E.g.: Imposing heavy, unilateral protectionist tariffs will often severely tilt the balance against promoting fair, competitive international trade. - to one’s advantage (phrase) – in a way that is beneficial or helpful to someone; beneficially, favorably, profitably.
E.g.: Strategic, well-planned geopolitical positioning can be highly leveraged to one’s advantage during complex multilateral trade negotiations. - to the cusp of (phrase) – at the point when something is about to happen; on the verge of, on the brink of, close to.
E.g.: Unprecedented global breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have firmly brought humanity to the cusp of a new industrial revolution. - to the point (phrase) – relevant and entirely focused on the matter at hand; pertinent, germane, applicable.
E.g.: The independent financial auditor’s final report was exceptionally concise, highly objective, and strictly to the point. - use of force (phrase) – the application of physical power or violence, typically by law enforcement; physical coercion, police action.
E.g.: International human rights monitoring bodies strictly condemn and investigate any disproportionate use of force by the authoritarian state. - walk one’s way out of (phrase) – to attempt to solve a systemic problem merely through individual physical effort; escape by walking, overcome through walking.
E.g.: Frustrated citizens absolutely cannot simply walk their way out of a deeply entrenched, historically neglected national infrastructural deficit. - within sight of (phrase) – close enough to see or be seen from a specific location; close to, near, in the vicinity of.
E.g.: After years of diplomatic wrangling, a comprehensive, mutually beneficial free trade agreement is finally within sight of being formally ratified. - within the whole (phrase) – as a part of a larger or collective entity; inside the collective, as part of the team.
E.g.: Carefully analyzing individual demographic socioeconomic segments within the whole population consistently provides much clearer, actionable public policy insights. - yet another (phrase) – one more in addition to those that have already occurred or been mentioned; a further, an additional.
E.g.: The recent, massive institutional data breach unfortunately marks yet another glaring failure in the intelligence agency’s outdated cybersecurity protocols.
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