Political Lingo

noun a professional sports league or a high level of competition or achievement

adjective of or relating to a high level of competition or achievement

• The company's recent acquisition has propelled them into the big league of competitors.
• After signing with a major record label, she knew she was in the big league now.
• He's been playing so well, he's definitely in the big league now.
• Making it to the final round of the competition put her in the big league of talented performers.

noun a person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

• The blabbermouth in the office cannot keep any secrets.
• Don't tell Sarah anything important, she's a total blabbermouth.
• I can't stand that blabbermouth, always gossiping about everyone.
• His blabbermouth got him into trouble with the authorities.

noun a group of attendants or associates accompanying an important person

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• The politician arrived at the event with his large entourage of staff and security.
• She always goes to the club with her entourage of friends.
• The rapper rolled up to the party with his entourage in tow.
• The successful CEO is known for surrounding herself with a supportive entourage of mentors and advisors.

noun the inner part of a race track

• By having the inside track on industry trends, our company is able to stay ahead of the competition.
• She's got the inside track on all the best places to eat in town.
• If you want to win the race, you need to get on the inside track.
• Having a friend in the company gives you the inside track on job opportunities.

noun a crack or hole through which a liquid or gas can escape

verb to accidentally allow a liquid or gas to escape through a crack or hole

• The leak in the roof needs to be fixed before it causes water damage.
• There's a leak in the kitchen sink, can you take a look at it?
• I heard there's a leak about the new product launch, but don't spread it around.
• The leak of confidential information could have serious consequences for the company.

noun a professional sports league or organization that is considered to be of the highest level of competition

adjective relating to or characteristic of a major league

• He aspired to play in the major league one day.
• I heard she got drafted to the major league team!
• Dude, he's totally killing it in the major league.
• Making it to the major league of finance requires a lot of skill and dedication.

noun A projectile or missile fired from a weapon

verb To cause something to fall by hitting it with a weapon

adverb In a downward direction

• The military was able to successfully shoot down the enemy aircraft.
• The fighter jets managed to shoot down the enemy plane.
• They totally shot down that drone with precision.
• Her harsh words were enough to shoot down his confidence.

noun a line along the side of something, especially a sports field

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• The coach instructed the player to stay on the sideline until called onto the field.
• I like to watch the game from the sideline to get a different perspective.
• I'm just gonna sideline this project for now and focus on something else.
• She felt like she was on the sideline of life, watching others succeed while she struggled.

noun A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially one with an expectation of financial gain

• The board members have a vested interest in the success of the company.
• She has a vested interest in making sure the project goes smoothly.
• I've got a vested interest in seeing my favorite team win the game.
• He had a vested interest in keeping the secret hidden.