What does it mean to say ‘Keep your friends close but your enemies closer’? Is it really possible to become friends with someone who has hurt or offended you? The word ‘enemy’ comes from the…
The English language is very interesting and there are so many phrases out there that we might have heard of before, but might be unsure exactly what they are referring to. One of the most…
It’s not uncommon for certain phrases in popular movies and tv shows to become a part of popular culture and everyday vocabulary. After all, how many times have you heard “ay caramba!” from The Simpsons…
Have you ever had someone ask you if something resonates with you? If so, you’re probably wondering what they mean exactly. This article will explore the phrase “resonates with me”. It will look at the…
While the phrase “third wheel” has quite a long and fascinating history, it has actually carried through to modern day with most of its original meaning remaining intact and is now one of the most…
Has someone ever said to you “may the odds be ever in your favor”? If so, you may have wondered what this meant. You’re in luck! This guide explores everything that you need to know…
Have you been casually enjoying your favorite YouTube vlogger and noticed that they keep holding 4 fingers up and then closing their fingers over their thumb without any other context? Or maybe you’ve seen photos…
There are lots of ways that you can refer to certain things in life, and soda tab has so many potential uses and meanings that it can get extremely confusing. As a modern phrase, the…
Close to 45.5 million Germans speak English as a second language, according to a Eurobarometer report. These figures make Germany the #1 country in Europe and #6 in the world in terms of total non-native…
‘Sumer is icumen in’ in both Audio and text versions. Middle English Sumer is icumen in, Lhude sing cuccu! Groweş sed and bloweş med And springş şe wde nu, Sing cuccu! Awe bleteş after lomb,…
Short Poem & Numbers in Modern Frisian in both Audio and text versions. Modern Frisian Būter, brea, en griene tsiis, Wa’t dat net sizze kin is gjin oprjochte Fries. Ien, twa, trije, fjouwer, fiif, seis,…
Nigerian Pidgin English in both Audio and text versions. Nigerian Pidgin English How Bodi. How You Dey? I dey fine. Why you dey give me wahala? Your story get k-leg! Abeg! No waste my time!…