Technology Idioms

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hit the panic button

Meaning: prepare for disaster

Example: Dad's fishing pole dove into the lake without warning, and he hit the panic button before jumping up with the reel-spinning like crazy in his hand. Read more ➺


rocket science

Meaning: something very difficult to understand

Example: I've no idea why Kelly can't make a spreadsheet, and it's not exactly rocket science is it? Read more ➺


in the loop

Meaning: to be aware of the information

Example: Katy was always happy that her friends kept her in the loop with the latest gossip. Read more ➺


ahead of the curve

Meaning: better than others

Example: His ideas are so innovative, he is way ahead of the curve. He might end up running the company at this rate. Read more ➺


under the radar

Meaning: Going unnoticed, avoiding unnecessary attention.

Example: She managed to stay under the radar during the investigation. Read more ➺


run out of steam

Meaning: To lose energy, motivation, or enthusiasm and be unable to continue.

Example: After starting with strong energy and high confidence, the company ran out of steam and could not continue at the same pace. Read more ➺


in the pipeline

Meaning: to be underway

Example: The project has been in the pipeline since forever. I am not sure if it will ever get completed. Read more ➺


avant-garde

Meaning: Used to describe art, ideas, or people that are experimental and push boundaries beyond what is currently accepted as normal.

Example: The avant-garde artists of 1920s Paris shocked audiences with surreal paintings and bizarre performances. Read more ➺


out of action

Meaning: Unable to work or function, usually due to injury, illness, or damage.

Example: After the accident, David was out of action for nearly a month. Read more ➺


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