Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

To unexpectedly defeat a stronger or favored opponent

People or things of a similar type or status

At any time or in any way that one chooses, without needing permission or justification

The last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot accept a situation any longer

A set of reasons or arguments that lead to a conclusion

Under the control of or dependent on something else

At the point of transition, or right on the edge of a significant change

A person or group that is powerful and must be respected or taken seriously

A sudden period of winning many gold medals (originally, a rapid movement of people to a newly discovered goldfield)

Performed as well as advertised or expected

In a state of excitement, happiness, or feeling very successful

Finishing in first, second, or third place in a sports event, thus standing on the medal platform

Achieved or did something unexpected

A result that is obvious and certain to happen before it actually does

Immediately after, as a result of, or supported by something

An attitude or policy of waiting to see how a situation develops before taking action or making decisions

Slightly more advanced, prepared, or successful than others

Done only to make a good impression or pretend action is being taken rather than being genuine

The most difficult, demanding, or significant part of a task

Riding on someone else's back or utilizing an existing system to get a free advantage; here, meaning relying on inflation to increase nominal tax collections