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.
In recent times, you may have heard the phrase ‘Sir, this is a Wendy’s’. But since it’s not always used in a Wendy’s, you may have wondered what exactly it might mean. (That is, unless…
If you’ve ever heard the phrase ‘Down bad’ and been clueless as to what it might mean, don’t worry. First off, you’re not alone in this. The phrase has multiple meanings, so it’s easy to…
The phrase ‘Little space’ is a relatively new one to the English language, so you can be forgiven if you don’t already know what it means. Here, I’m going to tell you all about ‘Little…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Stare into the abyss’ and wondered what exactly it means? If so, you’ll be glad you’re here, because I’m going to explain everything. These existential quotes are not immediately…
‘Head in the sand’ is quite a common phrase in English, but if English isn’t your native language (or even if it isn’t), you can be forgiven for wondering what it could mean. Here, I’m…
Words and phrases are highly interesting, and oftentimes you will hear someone refer to someone else with a word you’ve never heard of before. This can often make you laugh, but more often than not,…
If you’ve been around pop culture a lot over the last couple of decades, you’ve probably come across the phrase “negative, ghost rider” at least once. Although the meaning might be pretty easy to figure…
Have you ever heard the phrase “4KT” used in a YoungBoy music video? If you’ve heard this before you’re probably wondering what it means. You’ve probably wondered whether it’s an abbreviation or a gang sign….
The thing with the English language is, it is so complex that often we can hear some phrases that sound alien to us, and we might think – what does that mean exactly? Dap me…
What does the word ‘include but not limited to mean? How did it come into being? These questions and more are answered below. The Oxford English Dictionary defines include as “to bring or add (something)…
Have you ever been hanging out with some friends when one of them happens to refer to something as “grool”, but you have no idea what it actually means? Although you might have been able…
If you are part of the gaming community, then you may have heard the expression “dog water” before. But what does dog water mean? And where does the term come from? In this article, we…