BANG THIS DRUM

meaning: say/write you support someone/something very strongly.




































e.g.


While some have used the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to bang the drum for socialist healthcare, welfare for the rich, or corporate ...

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/five-ways-deregulation-is-helping-coronavirus-response

WHITE HAT HACKER

Heard it today from a so-called white-hat hacker.

A white-har hacker gets authorized by software companies to find vulnerabilities and report them to developers so they can fix the glitches.

Unlike a white-hat hacker, a grey-hat hacker doesn´t get permission to infiltrate a software, system or app. Their intentions are good, although they are not considered to be the good guys, Not the bad guys, either,

Now, the black-hat hackers try to find gaps in security systems for their own monetary benefits. They may steal financial/personal information and use it.

TAG ALONG

meaning: go along with someone, especially if you weren't invited. (informal)

e.g.

I heard you are going out for a beer. Mind if I tag along?


or


Two centuries ago, researchers wanting to visit the region had to tag along with explorers, whalers, or seal hunters.

 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/why-did-nearly-million-king-penguins-vanish-without-trace

SILVER BULLET

meaning: simple/magical solution to a very complex problem.

e.g

It is going to take several measures to combat Covid-19 pandemic  There is no silver bullet.

or

https://www.johnfdoherty.com/silver-lead-bullets/

SOCIAL DISTANCING IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT: SOCIAL DISTANCING CAN HELP DECREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO GET SICK.

PRACTICE IT

meaning: avoiding close contact with people who do not live in the same household.


e.g.
Americans and people around the world are being asked to help halt the spread of the coronavirus, we have frequently been told to practice social distancing.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-vital-importance-of-isolation

WRAP MY HEAD AROUND SOMETHING

meaning - understand something which may be challenging; come to a good understanding; comprehend.


e.g.

“Wow, man, what a week — like, my head is spinning,” said Adam Carolla from the stage of the Laugh Factory in Hollywood on Saturday night. “I can’t wrap my head around the finale of ‘The Bachelor.’ Pete dumped Madison at the very end!”

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-19/coronavirus-comedians-clubs

PULL SOMEONE'S LEG

PULL SOMEONE'S LEG - deceive someone by telling a (usually) shocking lie; tease.

e.g.

1. I told you there was a monster in the closet, but I was just pulling your leg!

2.  Quit pulling my leg!  I know that’s you behind that mask!

TONGUE IN CHEEK

NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY; IRONIC

e.g.

Was it the Carhartts that did it, or the work boots and sparkly dress? The Elmer Fudd hat? Maybe just the broad grins, with tongue firmly in cheek. 

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/pinup-calendar-sales-result-in-10k-donation-to-vt-lyme/Content?oid=29874304

(DO THINGS) ON THE FLY

DO THINGS ON THE FLY 

DO THINGS WITHOUT A THOUGHT OUT PLAN; RUSH; DO THINGS QUICKLY WHILE DOING SOMETHING ELSE.

e.g.

Your plan to get promoted in a year didn't pan out, I think, because you did it on the fly.