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Watch Your Six – Meaning, Origin and Usage
When someone shouts or even whispers ‘Watch your six’ their words and facial expression are often heavy with meaning. But, the meaning won’t…
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Goomar – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Has your partner ever jokingly referred to you as Goomar? Or have you ever heard the term used on TV but been clueless as to what it actuall…
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While The Cat’s Away, The Mice Will Play – Meaning, Origin and Usage
‘While the cat’s away, the mice will play’ is one of the phrases you tend to hear a lot. It may be an old phrase, but it comes up again and…
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Glizzy – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you ever heard someone say ‘I’m gonna grab me a Glizzy’ in person or on TV, and wondered what on earth they were talking about? If so,…
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The Little Man In The Boat – The Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you’ve ever heard of the phrase ‘the little man in the boat’, it’s not always clear what the person means. This is especially the case wh…
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In and of Itself – Meaning, Origin and Usage
You have to admit, the phrase ‘In and of itself’ does sound a little odd. However, it’s often used, especially in written contracts, so it p…
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I’m Boo Boo the Fool – Meaning, Origin and Usage
The phrase ‘I’m Boo Boo the fool’ can be used in lots of different contexts, so it’s not surprising that you may have come across it in one…
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Ricer Car – Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you’re a self-confessed petrol head, you may have come across the phrase ‘Ricer car’. Sadly with this phrase however, it’s not self-expla…
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Sir This Is a Wendy’s – Meaning, Origin and Usage
In recent times, you may have heard the phrase ‘Sir, this is a Wendy’s’. But since it’s not always used in a Wendy’s, you may have wondered…
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Down Bad – Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you’ve ever heard the phrase ‘Down bad’ and been clueless as to what it might mean, don’t worry. First off, you’re not alone in this. The…
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Little Space – Meaning, Origin and Usage
The phrase ‘Little space’ is a relatively new one to the English language, so you can be forgiven if you don’t already know what it means. H…
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Stare Into The Abyss – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Stare into the abyss’ and wondered what exactly it means? If so, you’ll be glad you’re here, because I’m goi…