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As the Crow Flies – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 4, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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Heart of Gold – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 3, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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What Does Wagwan Mean – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 3, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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When it Rains it Pours – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 2, 2025February 5, 2025

“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…

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The One That Got Away – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 2, 2025February 5, 2025

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,…

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Let Him Cook – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 1, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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Black Swan Event – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker March 1, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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Spin the Block – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 28, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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Long in the Tooth – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 28, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

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Misery Loves Company – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 27, 2025February 5, 2025

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,…

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Sapiophile – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 27, 2025February 5, 2025

“What is a sapiophile?” you may ask. Well, we’ve got an answer right here for you. In this article, we’re going to cover exactly what is meant by the term ‘sapiophile, before going on to…

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Curiosity Killed The Cat – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 26, 2025February 5, 2025

The idiom and proverb ‘curiosity killed the cat’ gets banded around a lot – especially to people who tend to ask a lot of questions. So it makes sense to find a site like this…

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