Интервью Приянки Чопры научит вас 8 английским фразам для звучания уверенно и умно

This interview of Priyanka Chopra can teach you 8 English words and phrases to sound smart and confident Priyanka Chopra’s interviews are full of impressive words. These eight words and phrases can make your English more precise, expressive and, a lot less predictable. September 08, 2026 / 11:10 IST Priyanka Chopra’s choice of words and phrases can help make your vocabulary rich (Picture: Instagram) Market Mastery Webinar by Vishal Malkan Find the weak links in your portfolio by Vishal Malkan Priyanka Chopra is a global icon. Over the years, we have all seen how she holds sway over people simply by the way she speaks. Of course, she is a phenomenal actor too. There are many people out there who are always eager to learn new English words and phrases. After all, the way you speak can influence how people view you. A rich vocabulary always helps people express themselves better. Come to think of it, who better than actor Priyanka Chopra to learn English from? One of her interviews during 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, Priyanka spoke about her journey in Bollywood, Hollywood, ambition, women, and the choices that have shaped her career. One can't help but absorb all that she said during the interview. She sounded confident and smart, and some of the words and phrases she used also helped make an impact. Here are 8  words, phrases, expressions, often used by actor Priyanka Chopra that are worth adding to your vocabulary. Dichotomy Meaning: A sharp contrast or division between two opposing ideas, experiences or situations. Priyanka uses the word while describing the contrasting experiences she had in America, where two very different realities existed side by side. It is useful when you want to describe more than a simple difference, a real split between two opposing sides. Usage: There is a clear dichotomy between what people see publicly and what happens behind closed doors. Also read: Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos: “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that…” Skirting around Meaning: Avoiding a subject or issue rather than addressing it directly. This is one of those phrases that paints a picture. If you are “skirting around” something, you are circling it without actually confronting it. It works well when someone is being evasive, or when you suspect they know exactly what the issue is but would rather not talk about it. Usage: Stop skirting around the issue and tell me what really happened. Be on the nose about Meaning: To be extremely direct, precise or obvious about something. “On the nose” is what you use when something gets very close to the exact point. It can describe a statement that is so direct or precise that there is barely any room left for interpretation. It is especially handy when “straightforward” feels too bland. Usage: She was completely on the nose about what needed to change. A big dent Meaning: A significant negative impact, setback or reduction. A “dent” is literally a mark left by an impact. But the word has a much more useful figurative life too. You can make a dent in someone’s confidence, reputation, finances or progress. Usage: The controversy made a big dent in the company’s reputation. Gives one the crutch to stand on Meaning: Gives someone the support or reassurance they need when things get difficult. The interesting thing about “crutch” here is that it admits something most people don’t like admitting: sometimes, we need something to lean on. It could be a person, a strong team, an experience or simply the confidence that you have something to fall back on. The phrase works when you want to describe support without making it sound sentimental. Usage: Having a strong team gives one a crutch to lean on during difficult times. Lent me towards Meaning: Gradually influenced me towards a particular choice or direction. Sometimes, a series of small experiences pushes you one way. That is what this phrase tries to capture, an influence that nudges rather than dictates. It suggests that something helped shape your direction without necessarily deciding your fate for you. That said, “nudged me towards” or “led me towards” sounds more natural in everyday English than “lent me towards”. Usage: My early experiences nudged me towards choosing journalism as a career. Also read: Quote of the day by Neem Karoli Baba: "You can plan for a hundred years, but you don't know what will happen..." Tenacity Meaning: The determination to keep going despite setbacks, obstacles or repeated failure. Tenacity is what you call persistence when “just keep working hard” doesn’t quite cover it. It has a little more grit to it. Someone with tenacity doesn’t necessarily have an easy path, they simply refuse to let a difficult one be the end of the story. It is a particularly useful word when you want to describe someone who kept showing up long after the initial excitement had worn off. Usage: Her tenacity helped her overcome years of professional setbacks. Butterfly effect Meaning: The idea that one small action or decision can eventually create much bigger consequences. It is used when you look back and realise that something that seemed completely insignificant at the time has now changed everything that came after it. That is the appeal of the butterfly effect: it makes you look at seemingly ordinary moments a little differently. Usage: One small decision can have a butterfly effect on the rest of your life. Namita S Kalla is a senior journalist who writes about different aspects of modern life that include lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. first published: Sep 8, 2026 11:07 am Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. 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