Opinion - Point of View

Explore English idioms regarding points of view with examples like "put out feelers" and "moot point".

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long story short

[phrase]

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

Ex: Long story short, the team won the championship in the final seconds of the game .

to put out feelers

[phrase]

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

Ex: The couple putting out feelers to see if any of their friends would be interested in adopting their dog .

the other side of the coin

[phrase]

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Ex: Living in a city offers many advantages , such as access to diverse cultures and entertainment options , the flip side of the coin is that it can also be more expensive and crowded than living in a rural area .

to coin a phrase

[phrase]

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

Ex: Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events , she noted , " Life isto coin a phrase, a roller coaster with its ups and downs . "

to hold the floor

[phrase]

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting , community members were given the opportunity hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws .

or else

[phrase]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

the other way around

[phrase]

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

Ex: Typically , people buy a house and then acquire furniture , but in their case , itthe other way around; they furnished their home before finalizing the purchase .

give and take

[phrase]

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

to get a word in edgewise

[phrase]

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

hot potato

[noun]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .

for the record

[phrase]

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

Ex: Let mefor the record, make it clear that the research findings were based on extensive data analysis and rigorous methodology .

moot point

[noun]

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

Ex: Arguing about who is responsible for the mistake is moot point; our priority is fixing it and preventing similar issues in the future .

to broaden one's horizons

[phrase]

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world .

tunnel vision

[noun]

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

Ex: The studenttunnel vision on achieving the highest grades caused them to disregard the importance of personal growth and exploration of other subjects .

in a bad light

[phrase]

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

in a good light

[phrase]

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

for my money

[phrase]

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

Ex: For my money, this book is the most thought-provoking and well-written piece of literature I 've read in years .

frame of mind

[phrase]