Crowds gather in St. Peter’s Square to hear Pope Benedict XVI. Photo: Getty Images
Today's Phrase
A crowd pleaser is someone or something that is always popular with large numbers of people.
Examples:
That kiss between Prince William and Princess Catherine was a real crowd pleaser.
The appearance of Madonna at the music festival was a crowd pleaser.
Take note
If someone is described as being part of the in-crowd, they belong to a fashionable, popular or privileged group of people.
Example:
Jane was keen to be part of the in-crowd so she bought the latest designer clothes.
Interesting fact
On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. The 85-year-old Benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. He says he no longer has the mental or physical strength to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
