Learning new idioms is one of those aspects of language learning that never really stops. In fact, it’s not uncommon to encounter unfamiliar idioms or new pieces of slang not just in a language that you’re learning but in your native language. Some idioms in English seem very puzzling, like “cats in the cradle.” Others …
Vocabulary
English literature has a long history, with plenty of expressions that have worked their way into normal English. This is especially true for stories that started as folklore and fairy tales. These traditional stories give us phrases like “once upon a time,” “happily ever after,” and “fee fi fo fum.” “Fee fi fo fum?” you …
With the advent of the digital age, the use of acronyms and abbreviations in online messaging has taken the world by storm. Often used as a method to reduce the length of messages, many new acronyms have popped up, such as “lol”, “jk” and “ykyk”. The abbreviation “ykyk”, is used liberally in informal, written online …
One of the things that makes English so intriguing and frustrating is its tendency to borrow from other languages. This is part of what explains how English became widely diffused. English never throws anything away. As a result, there are lots of esoteric skills like understanding how to use hence in a sentence. Another example …
The main purpose of language is to allow for clear communication. In fact, even small changes in a sentence can produce very different meanings. If someone says, “I dislike this,” you get a very different feeling than “I hate this.” Unfortunately, the rise and spread of English as a global language has led to some …
“Cheugy” is a term that has captured the internet’s imagination, sparking discussions and debates on its origin and significance. Coined by Gaby Rasson, this word has journeyed from obscurity to a social media sensation, reflecting the ever-shifting landscape of pop culture. Let’s find out more about “cheugy” together, shall we? What is the meaning …
Many things in life are not all bad or all good. Most things are kind of mixed. They aren’t all good and they aren’t all bad. As a result, it’s helpful to have a way to talk about that, and we’ll help you do that in this post! What is the meaning of …
Unless you’re born with a silver, or even golden, spoon in your mouth, you must seek or look for a job at least once in your lifetime. But, do you know whether to use “seek a job” or “look for a job” in actual scenarios? Can you just conveniently interchange both expressions? Feel free to …
If you are running a business or are learning the English language, the sooner you understand the difference between the words “sale” and “sell,” the better. Jumbling up the use of these words is a very common mistake that even native English speakers can make sometimes. However, if you want your language to be immaculate, …