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Would you like to use a less common saying that means to say someone is in a total panic, or that someone is in chaos? The phrase 'chicken with its head chopped off' is a saying that is used in the English language to mean just this. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and correct […]

Would you like to say 'good riddance' to someone or something, or point out that someone deserves credit for something that is the worst kind of accomplishment? The phrase 'give the devil his due' is a common saying in the English language. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this saying. Meaning The phrase […]

Would you like to tell someone that something is going to be easy or effortless? The phrase 'piece of cake' is one of the most common figurative English sayings that can be used to mean this. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and common use of the saying. Meaning The phrase 'piece of cake' is […]

Would you like to tell someone that their idea or their prospects could stand to be doomed, and that they are better off without the risk? The phrase 'fall on your sword' can be used to say this, and it's one of the most common figurative expressions to tell a person that something could be […]

The phrase 'have a crush' is a common saying in the English language that refers to romantically liking (or 'crushing on') another person. It can make no sense to someone who has never heard the saying before. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and common use of the expression. Meaning The saying 'have a crush' […]

Would you like to tell someone that you would like to hear from them, but with a casual slant? The phrase 'drop me a line' is a common saying that can be used to mean just this – and it's a common saying in the English language. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and common […]

Would you like a phrase that can describe something you think is the best thing that has ever been invented, created or thought of? The phrase 'best thing since silced bread' is a common English saying that can be used for this. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and common use of the expression. Meaning […]

Would you like to say that there has been a considerable way forward, and that something has to start from the very beginning of the process? The phrase 'back to square one' can be used to say this in conversation, as a popular figurative saying in the English language. This post unpacks the meaning, use, […]

The phrase 'comb through' is a common figurative saying in the English language that is used to say something has been overlooked as though a comb was used to do it. The phrase isn't always clear when used, and doesn't translate well to all languages. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this phrase. […]

The phrase 'let the chips fall where they may' is a common figurative saying in the English language. The expression can be used to mean that something will happen as it will happen – the same as 'c'est la vie' or 'such is life'. This post unpacks its meaning and origin. Meaning The phrase 'let […]