There are many ways to say something in English when the right words escape you. Today one of our students was describing a situation at work. Sometimes the best way to define something is to identify its opposite. Similarly, the best way to define a situation is to describe the opposite situation.
For example, if a screw is not tight enough, it is too loose. If a machine is not cool enough, it is too hot. If oil levels are not high enough, they are too low.
