well meaning posts;
there is a difference between reading someone's mind and anticipation.
Thinking ahead. It is what makes flying and ATC possible.
Why would someone say words like: problem, and lower?
IF the engine quit, you would say: the engine quit, everyone remotely associated with our profession would understand that would mean you were going to descend (assuming everyone knows it is a single engine plane).
We went through this with aerolinas argentina and fuel. I'm sure some of you remember.
Radio work the world over needs improvement, in the meantime, just a reminder...remember apollo 13? I don't think Lovell said MAYDAY, he is quoted (generally) as saying: HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM. NOT houston we have an emergency.
PLEASE correct me if I am wrong about that.