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The phrase ‘Call me by your name’ may sound a little odd when you first hear it, but with it’s growing popularity, you’d do well to learn what it means. And if this is your intenti…
The phrase ‘I’m your huckleberry’ is a fairly rare one, but if someone says it to you, they may expect you to know where they’re coming from and appreciate their directness. So, fe…
Have you ever seen a meme featuring a gym buff with a staggering number of weights with the caption ‘going HAM’? It actually has nothing to do with meat. This article is going to e…
‘I appreciate it’ is a very common phrase that you are very likely to hear in English speaking countries the world over. For the most part, it is a literal phrase, but not always.…
The phrase ‘Get a load of this guy’ comes up again and again, and while many native English speakers will know exactly what it means, if English isn’t your first language, you migh…
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘T minus’ just before hearing a count down or a stated length of time? Well read on, because this article is going to explain everything about what i…
‘OK, let’s go’ might sound like a statement of enthusiasm for the task ahead, but as a matter of fact, it’s not. Strange, huh? If you’re feeling confused at this point, you’re prob…
Have you ever heard anyone say The phrase ‘the best laid plans of mice and men’ and wondered since when do mice make in-depth plans? The expression is an idiom, and I’ll be taking…
The phrase ‘As above so below’ is one that’s as old as it is prophetic, with it’s somewhat elusive and mystical meaning and connotations. However, you need not fear, because I am h…
If you’ve been learning how to speak and write in the English language, there’s a good chance that you may have come across the sentence ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy do…
‘Inquiring minds want to know’ is quite a popular phrase, and there’s a good chance that you’ve heard it before, and know what it means. However, what you may not know is that ther…
‘Beautiful inside and out’ is a common phrase among English native speakers, and I have the pleasure of telling you what it means. In this article I will cover everything from what…