Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

The worst or main shock, force, or stress of a difficult blow or crisis

By its very nature or inherent meaning; inevitably

A targeted range or acceptable boundary within which an economic variable (like inflation) is considered safe and manageable

Moving forward into the future

Because of or due to a particular cause

Free from danger, difficulties, or severe risks

Has not happened or taken place up to the present moment, but is expected to occur in the future

A complete victory in a tournament or series where one side wins every single match

Prepared thoroughly and systematically before taking up a task or contest

A popular nickname for Australia (and New Zealand), referring to its position in the Southern Hemisphere below the equator

Took active leadership by demonstrating superior performance rather than merely directing others

Understood or discovered a difficult truth through unpleasant, painful direct experience rather than advice

A tight, critical situation where winning every remaining contest is strictly mandatory to avoid elimination

Astonishingly impressive, extraordinary, or visually shocking

In direct physical confrontation or competition against one another

An excellent and rare chance to achieve success or make progress

Playing or performing with great skill, consistency, and confidence

The most prominent, influential, or talented figures in a particular field

Recently; in the recent past

Temporarily unable to play or function normally due to injury or illness