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Have you seen the common phrase 'mad as a hatter' somewhere in a text (or on the internet), and want to know more about the saying and its origins? 'Mad as a hatter' is a figurative expression with an interesting origin. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and correct use of the saying. Meaning 'Mad […]

Have you seen the saying 'fake it till you make it' somewhere online or in a text and would like to know more about the phrase? It's a common saying that is often used in the context of careers or social situations, where standing or image counts. This post unpacks its meaning, origin, and common […]

Have you seen the expression 'the best is yet to come' in a conversation or online and want to know more about what it means, or the context of the saying? The phrase 'the best is yet to come' is a common statement, which is often said for encouragement or irony. This post unpacks its […]

Have you seen the phrase 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse' somewhere and want to know more about the context and possible origin of the saying? The saying is used as a figurative saying to mean that someone is extremely hungry or famished. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the saying. […]

Would you like to tell someone that they should pull their socks up, but with a different saying? The phrase 'take it up a notch' is a common saying in the English language that is used to mean that something (or someone) should heighten their capacity or performance. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]

Would you like to say that someone has been fired or laid off, but would like a more informal phrase to say it with? The saying 'get the axe' is a common figurative saying in the English language that can refer to involuntary unemployment. This phrase unpacks the meaning, origin, and correct use of the […]

Would you like to scold someone about something you have warned them against? The phrase 'mark my words' is a common phrase in the English language that is often used as a different way to say 'I told you so'. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and correct use of the phrase. Meaning 'Mark my […]

Have you seen the phrase 'axe grinding' or 'an axe to grind' somewhere in a text or on the internet and want to know more about the potential meaning of the phrase? The phrase 'axe grinding' is common in the English language, and it's a common figurative saying. This post will tell you its meaning, […]

Have you seen the phrase 'go the extra mile' somewhere on the internet or in a text, and would like to know more about what it means (or where it comes from)? The phrase is common in English, though can also be translated into other languages. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]

Have you seen or heard the phrase 'I wish you were here' somewhere, and would like to know more? 'I wish you were here' is a common sentence which might either be a song lyric reference, or an expression that has been part of language for almost 100 years. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, […]