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 …
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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 …
English has many different expressions. These range in style from the straightforward to the poetical. Today, we’re going to examine one specific expression that’s an example of the latter. Specifically, it’s a paradox, a rhetorical technique where an apparently contradictory phrase or clause (see our article about clauses vs phrases) is used to suggest an …
There’s a quote attributed to many different people that goes “I’m sorry I’m writing you such a long letter. I didn’t have time to write a short one.” As this quote suggests, writing a short letter is often more difficult than writing something long and rambling. A cover letter has to be short and to …