Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

Causing people to die as a result of an accident, disaster, or violence

To step down from an aggressive electioneering mindset and transition into responsible administrative governance

A major, obvious problem or dangerous reality that people are fully aware of but avoid discussing

A standard benchmark period used to measure the early performance, priorities, and administrative tone of a newly elected government

Material, evidence, or incidents used to feed or support an argument, criticism, or political attack

Used to say that something is very likely or quite possibly true

Achieves nothing useful or fails to produce any meaningful outcome

The typical resource, specialty, or standard strategy regularly associated with a particular group or party

Benefited, assisted, or advantaged by a specific course of action or governance policy

An expression used to ask why someone or something has a strange, recurring problem or frustrating situation

A large number or wide variety of things

A primary demand, main request, or crucial negotiating priority in official talks

Something that is well known, obvious, or universally understood rather than hidden

In all essential ways; practically or virtually

Has a strong, noticeable effect or makes a powerful impression

Having low priority; postponed or set aside for the time being

A phrase meaning that everyone must join in and work hard to help in a difficult situation

A long period without winning any medals or championships

To gain courage, hope, or confidence from a situation

To perform, compete, or achieve results beyond what is expected based on one's size, capacity, or resources