expressions

E pluribus unum

out of many, one (the motto of the US).

carpe diem

Literally, "seize the day"; "enjoy life while you can," a common theme in life and literature.

Sword of Damocles

a constantly threatening danger, like hanging over your head

Mors certa, vita incerta

Death is certain, life is uncertain

between the devil and the deep blue sea

trapped between two equally difficult sets of circumstances

on the cusp

at the point when something is about to change to something else
"She is ______________ of being a star."
"_____________ between childhood and adolescence"
"I was born __________ between Leo and Virgo."

semper fi

Always Faithful (motto of the U.S. Marine Corps)

Sic semper tyrannis!

Latin phrase meaning "thus always to ty_________". It suggests that bad, but justified outcomes should, or eventually will, befall ________________.

amor fati

love of fate; It is an attitude in which one sees everything that happens in one's life, including suffering and loss, as good or necessary. Associated with Nietzsche ("Gay Science") and ancient stoic philosophy and Marcus Aurelius.

Inshallah

If Allah wills it

Comparison is the thief of joy

Don't compare yourself to others. It won't make you happy.

modus vivendi

agree to disagree; what’s needed is a ________ between continental and analytical philosophers

prima facie

at first sight; based on first impression

quid pro quo

an exchange; something is done for you or given to you in exchange for what you have given or done

logrolling

trading of favors; mutual and reciprocal praise of author's’ work

de rigeur

prescribed or required by fashion or custom; “In the past, both men and women considered a hat to be as _____ as shoes.”

coup de grace

a final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal; an action or event that serves as the culmination of a bad or deteriorating situation