Richard is an English teacher with over 25 years of experience. He has dedicated his life and career to his passion for English, literature, and pedagogy, guiding multiple generations of students on their journey to discovery.
Ever been at work and someone says they want to pick someone’s brains? This article is going to spell out what they mean by that, and go into how the phrase may have originated. It…
Ever heard the phrase “gird your loins” and wondered what on earth it means? Yes? Then you’ve come to just the place. In this article, I will explain what is meant by the phrase “gird…
Ever asked for directions only to be told “as the crow flies” and been totally stumped? Don’t worry – this article is going to break it all down. We’ll cover the meaning and the origins…
Have you ever heard the phrase “heart of gold”? I wouldn’t be surprised if you have! In this article, I’ll be breaking down the meaning and the origin of the term before going onto talk…
Have you ever been greeted with “wagwan” and been clueless as to what it means? If so, then this is the article for you. Here we will break down what it means and how the…
“When it rains, it pours” is a particularly well-known saying in the UK (where it often rains), and the phrase can even be considered a cliche. However, the phrase is not always used to refer…
The phrase “the one that got away” is a common one in English parlance, coming up in conversations and various forms of entertainment. If you’re wondering what the phrase means and where it comes from,…
The phrase “let him cook”, like “let her cook” and “let them cook”, seems to pop up again and again in recent years, especially online. However, the phrase is an idiom and as such has…
The phrase ‘black swan event’ has been bandied about fairly often since the turn of the millennium. However, not everyone understands what is meant by the term, or how the term came about. The good…
Ever overheard someone debate whether or not to ‘spin the block’ and felt completely clueless as to what they may have meant? This article is going to explain it all. We’ll kick things off with…
Sometimes you might overhear someone say something along the lines of “I’m a little too long in the tooth for that”. The phrase is an idiom, and as such the meaning cannot be deduced from…
You only need to have one miserable person in a group before someone mutters “misery loves company”. However, this phrase can have all sorts of connotations, and is often used as a precursor for other,…