Emphasis and Importance
Used to emphasize that something is absolutely essential.
What is "of paramount importance"?
Describes a problem that is just beginning to appear.
What is "the tip of the iceberg"?
Means to solve two problems with one action.
What is "kill two birds with one stone"?
Means that change is constantly happening and unavoidable.
What is "the winds of change"?
Describes how wealthy people have more advantages and opportunities.
What is "the privileged few"?
Means something is so important it cannot be avoided.
What is "a matter of necessity"?
Means to be in a difficult situation with no good solutions.
What is "between a rock and a hard place"?
Describes the final and most important solution.
What is "the silver bullet"?
Describes a significant and fundamental change.
What is "a paradigm shift"?
Means ordinary people in society.
What is "the common man"?
Describes something that deserves serious attention and concern.
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Describes a complex situation that becomes more complicated when dealt with.
What is "a can of worms"?
Means to find a practical solution that works, even if not perfect.
What is "find a happy medium"?
Means to gradually make improvements through small steps.
What is "chip away at the problem"?
Describes being part of the mainstream majority in society.
What is "in the mainstream"?
What is "at the heart of the matter"?
Means something is fundamentally important and affects everything else.
Means a problem that keeps getting worse.
What is "adding fuel to the fire"?
Describes a solution that addresses the real cause, not just the symptoms.
What is "get to the root of the problem"?
Describes being left behind while others progress.
What is "miss the boat"?
Means people who are poor and disadvantaged.
What is "the underprivileged masses"?
Used to emphasize that something is the most important consideration.
What is "above all else"?
Describes a serious underlying problem that people are ignoring.
What is "the elephant in the room"?
Means to successfully complete a difficult task.
What is "clear the hurdle"?
Means to be at the forefront of new developments.
What is "ahead of the curve"?
Describes influential people who make important decisions.
What is "the powers that be"?