black out to faint . back down to withdraw . calm up to refuse to speak c. Clichés It's a word or phrase that has become so popular that it is considered ‘overused’ Clichés Meaning .
Every cloud has a silver lining every problem has a solution or something good in it . Take the bull by the horns to tackle a problem head on . To live happily ever after they lived happily . Fit as a fiddle in a good state of health .
Avoid like the plague something that should be avoided at all costs 12th Communicative English Book.indb Appendix Page d. Jargon Words and phrases that are only used by a particular profession or group and are usually difficult for others to understand. . Examples of Medical Jargon .
Agonal Term to signify a major, negative change in a patient’s condition . IM Intramuscular . FX bone fracture . Business Jargon .
The to a standard work day . bang for the buck to get the most for your money . chief cook and bottle washer a person who holds many responsibilities . thought shower to come up with several ideas .
blue sky thinking creative ideas free from practical constraints . Police Jargon . Code eight officer needs help immediately . Code eleven the individual is at the scene of crime .
FTP the failure of an individual to pay a fine . Assumed room temperature an individual has died . – Radio jargon meaning okay or understand . Military Jargon .
SAM surface-to-air missile . PCS a permanent change of station . SQDN a squadron 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page . Political Jargon .
getting on a soap box making a speech in public . flip flopper a candidate or politician who changes his mind on certain important issues . tree hugger an environmentalist . lame duck a politician who is considered ineffective .
Work Place . Get our ducks in a row order and organize everything efficiently and effectively . The helicopter view an overview