Status quo noun phrase
The existing situation or condition
People who have money usually want to maintain the status quo.
She's satisfied with the status quo and does not want to change it.
With the current social turmoil, people expect their government to do something to change the status quo.
To know and understand a situation only when it has already happened
Completely controlling over a scenario or situation.
Used to talk about a situation which begins to worsen
White lie
Ken: Yesterday I lost the watch that my girlfriend presented to me. Should I tell her this thing?
Lily: Certainly Not! Your girlfriend will be angry with you. Children and fools tell the truth.