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‘Mid’ meaning – Origins, Usage, & Variations

ByRichard Barker February 20, 2025February 5, 2025

If you often find yourself on social media platforms, you may have come across the slang word ‘mid’ to describe something. If however, you’re in the dark over what it means, you’ve come to just…

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On The Spectrum – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 19, 2025February 5, 2025

Today, we hear the phrase “on the spectrum” more and more. But the phrase is relatively recent, so when the phrase is used, it isn’t always understood. The good news however, is that this article…

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Brick and Mortar – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 19, 2025February 5, 2025

‘Brick and mortar’ can often seem like a strange phrase, because it isn’t usually used to refer to someone’s home or even the building industry. So, if you’re confused you’re not alone. There’s nothing to…

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Ignorance is Bliss – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 18, 2025February 5, 2025

“Ignorance is bliss” is such a well known phrase that it’s almost cliche. But where did this saying come from? What does it mean, and how is it meant to be used? That’s what this…

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What is a Crunchy Mom – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 18, 2025February 5, 2025

Just when you think you finally understand what is meant by a ‘soccer mom’ and a ‘milf’, along comes another term for mums – ‘crunchy mom’. If you’re still scratching your head about what it…

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Ride or Eie – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 17, 2025February 5, 2025

There can be quite some confusion around the term ‘ride or die’ because the meaning of the phrase has changed and evolved through the years. However, this article is going to break all that down…

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Devils Advocate – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 17, 2025February 5, 2025

The phrase “devil’s advocate” is a very common one in the English language, but you may be interested to learn that the phrase also appears in many other languages and cultures besides, including German, French,…

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Canon Event – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 16, 2025February 5, 2025

If, like us, you’re a fan of fanfiction or a member of a fandom community, then you may have come across the phrase “canon event”. However, canon events rarely if ever have anything to do…

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Rain Check – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 16, 2025February 5, 2025

The phrase “rain check” is quite common, but isn’t new. However, it can be used in a variety of different contexts, which can lead to confusion over what it means. However, this article is going…

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Pushin’ P – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 15, 2025February 5, 2025

“Pushin’ P” is a new phrase popularised through rap, but its meaning is somewhat hard to define due to the varying answers for its meaning. But, this article is going to break it all down….

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Reap What You Sow – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 15, 2025February 5, 2025

The phrase ‘reap what you sow’ is technically a cliche, but it holds a powerful truth that enables the phrase to retain its strength whenever it’s used. The phrase is used across the globe and…

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Standing on Business – Meaning, Origin & Usage

ByRichard Barker February 14, 2025February 5, 2025

The phrase “standing on business” can be used in multiple professional and personal contexts and in an array of different industries and in different departments. And just to make its meaning more confusing it’s kinda…

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