Expressing your emotions over a text message, WhatsApp, or direct message can be pretty tricky, especially now, when each individual interprets each emoji differently. However, fortunately, some emojis have universal meanings that make them fairly easy to use. But some emojis are still a little confusing. They either have too many meanings or an unusual …
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feWe offer further assistance to others for a number of practical and moral reasons, most especially in the commercial world. Putting forward additional help and guidance makes us appear professional to our target audiences, which, in layman’s terms, is simply tantamount to being “likeable.” Whatever motivations we have, this act’s end goals boil down to …
We do not know everything for sure. So, no matter how adept we become in each of our respective fields, there is still a need to consult with other experts every now and then. Every time we need to ask for pieces of information, advice, and insights from others, it is needless to say that …
While it may simply seem like a set of numbers to some people, to others, 444 is a sign of hope or even an indicator from the heavens. In numerological terms, this number has great significance. There is no doubt knowing its financial value is essential. However, things in life may even turn out to …
Writing a cover letter can be the hardest part of putting together a job application package for many people because they don’t know what to say. After all, you might feel, isn’t it already there in your resume or CV? A good way to look at a cover letter is as an opportunity. This is …
One of the interesting things about language is how its meaning changes over time. In some cases, such as “literally,” words can take on the opposite of their original meaning. In addition to this, many words have a somewhat darker origin than the meaning they have today. Today, we’ll take a look at an example …
How do you convince someone to hire you for a makeup artist job? The proof is in what you do, so it might seem like you should be able to send them some pictures of your work and you’d be in! Unfortunately, finding a job is rarely that easy. Most job postings want you to …
A phrase very few have heard of is ‘Where do you put up?’ It seems similar to several other idioms. However, unlike them, its meaning is quite different from what it might sound like. Often used informally, it refers to asking someone about their abode in a particular place. What does “Where Do You …
Many expressions in English have clear historical origins. Many also have less than positive meanings. Sometimes, however, what appears to be an offensive phrase ends up being innocent. At the same time, not all expressions have origins that can be identified. One example of the latter is in a hot minute. Today, we’ll take a …