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Do you have to take a leak but are shy about announcing your needs? Maybe you want to teach your kids a cute, but polite way to signal that they need a potty break. There are a few different phrases you can use, but Jimmy Riddle is perhaps the easiest to remember. This post unpacks […]

Are you looking for a slightly quaint, archaic, way to tell someone that they’re a nice person, someone who can be relied on? You could call them a “good egg”. Learn more about this phrase, its meaning, and its origin in this post. Meaning The phrase “good egg” emerged in nineteenth century Britain. It is […]

Are you working hard to compromise with someone at work? Maybe you have a difficult neighbor with whom you keep bumping heads. If so, it is a good idea to try meeting them in the middle so that both sides are able to live happily. Not sure what meeting in the middle means? This post […]

Have you ever tried to patch something together just to get it working? Maybe you broke your mom’s favorite vase or trinket and patched it up with glue and tape? If so, these are great examples of being Jimmy-rigged. If you want to know more about this phrase, keep on reading. This post unpacks the […]

Imagine feeling butterflies in your stomach as you spend time with that special someone. That feeling of endless wonder and emotion is what many consider to be falling in love. This phrase can mean different things to different people, but the main theme remains the same. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]

Did you make it to class right before the starting bell? Perhaps you clocked in with only seconds left before you would be considered late? Maybe you happened to buy the very last jelly-glazed donut in the shop. If so, then the phrase in the nick of time is perfect for your situation. This post […]

Is there an opportunity that has arisen that you think someone should take? Perhaps there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you don’t want to pass you by. One phrase that will work well in these situations is “in like Flynn”. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The phrase in like […]

Have you seen the phrase 'forewarned is forearmed' somewhere and would like to know more about the context of the saying? 'Forewarned is forearmed' is a common expression in English that refers to preparation or prevention of something. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this saying. Meaning The phrase 'forewarned is forearmed' is […]

Describing someone’s physical stance can be notoriously difficult — and if you haven’t heard the phrase “arms akimbo” before, you’re likely to find uses for it in everyday life very quickly! Learn more about this confident stance, and where the term came from, in this post. Meaning The phrase “arms akimbo” refers to a physical […]

Would you like to tell someone that it's time to go to sleep early so that they can get up earlier in the morning and feel refreshed for what they are going to face the next day? The phrase 'early to bed early to rise' is a common English language saying that can be used […]