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Don’t Tread on Me – Meaning, Origin & Usage
“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 m…
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Meaning, Origin & Usage
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 y…
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Raining Cats and Dogs – Meaning, Origin & Usage
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…
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Love Someone to Death – Meaning, Origin & Usage
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…
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In a Nutshell – Meaning, Origin & Usage
You could be having a conversation about absolutely anything, and seemingly out of nowhere, someone starts mentioning nutshells. If you don’…
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Over the Moon – Meaning, Origin & Usage
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.…
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Burn the Candle at Both Ends – Meaning, Origin & Usage
‘Burn the candle at both ends’ is such an old phrase. I mean, who burns candles unless there’s a power outage. And can you even picture a ca…
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Back in the Saddle – Meaning, Origin & Usage
When someone is returning to something, following a hiatus, you may hear the phrase ‘back in the saddle’. The idiom is rarely literal or con…
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Foam at the Mouth – Meaning, Origin & Usage
The phrase ‘foam at the mouth’ isn’t always meant literally, which can often cause confusion. But don’t worry, if that’s where the phrase ha…
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Working Like a Dog – Meaning, Origin & Usage
It’s quite common to hear someone say that they’ve been working like a dog, or that someone else has. But it’s quite an odd phrase, because…
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You Get What You Pay for – Meaning, Origin & Usage
When a product or service is not exactly up to standards, you’re likely to hear the phrase ‘you get what you pay for’. If you’re not sure wh…
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That Ship Has Sailed – Meaning, Origin & Usage
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘that ship has sailed’ and not known what it means? I wouldn’t be surprised if you have. It rarely refers to…