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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 bes…
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 anythin…
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 ar…
“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 a…
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 t…
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…
“Don’t tread on me” can be a powerful phrase to use, but it is also seen quite negatively by some. This article is going to unpack what it meant by the phrase, and describe its his…
The phrase ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ paints an intriguing and ominous picture, which is fitting when you consider what it means. But if you don’t yet know what it means, then yo…
If you’re ever in the UK, where it’s often raining, on a particularly bad day you are likely to overhear people making small talk about the weather, and exclaim that its ‘raining c…
If you’ve ever overheard someone say ‘I love you to death’ there’s no need to worry – it doesn’t mean that they want that person to die. In this article, we’re going to unpack just…
You could be having a conversation about absolutely anything, and seemingly out of nowhere, someone starts mentioning nutshells. If you don’t know what that’s all about, I’m happy…
Have you ever heard someone exclaim that they are ‘over the moon’? Needless to say, the saying has nothing to do with being in outer space. In this article, I’m going to explain ev…