Would you like to say that something is completely honest, or unfiltered and totally pure? The phrase 'pure as the driven snow' is a common English language saying that can refer to physical things or emotional concepts. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and common use of the expression. Meaning The phrase 'pure as the […]
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Beefing Up – Meaning, Origin and Usage
'Beefing up' or 'to beef up' are common English sayings that might be difficult to understand the context and meaning of, especially if you have never heard them before. This post unpacks the meaning, origin, and proper use of this sometimes baffling though very common saying. Meaning The phrase 'beefing up' is a common figurative […]
Mare's Nest – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'mare's nest' somewhere on the internet or in a text, and would like to know more about the context and meaning of the saying? The phrase is a somewhat rare saying in the English language, that can be used to refer to anything that is entangled or messy. This post […]
Lily Livered – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'lily livered' somewhere on the internet or in a text, and want to know more about what the saying means? The phrase 'lily livered' is a common English saying, though is not as common in modern times as it might first have been when it originated. This post unpacks the […]
Bee Line – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'bee line' somewhere and would like to know more about the saying itself, or why someone might have said it? 'Bee line' is a common figurative phrase used in English, though it can be confusing if you have never heard it before. This post unpacks its meaning and common use. […]
Sleep Well – Meaning, Origin and Usage
'Sleep well' is a common sentence that is used in the English language, usually said as an informal phrase between people who are close to one another. 'Sleep well' can also hold other contexts, and might still confuse even native English speakers. This post unpacks the meaning, correct, and incorrect use of the phrase. Meaning […]
Qui vive – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'qui vive' somewhere on the internet or in a text and would like to know what it means, or why someone has used it? The phrase 'qui vive' is common, even in English, though the phrase originates from another language. This post unpacks the origin and most common correct use […]
Mexican Shower – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'Mexican shower' somewhere and would like to know more behind the meaning, context, and possible insulting implications of the phrase? The saying 'Mexican shower' is a common joking phrase, though it can also be called anything from a 'French' to 'Spanish' to 'Italian shower' too. This post unpacks its meaning […]
Copper Bottomed – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the phrase 'copper bottomed' on the internet or in a text and would like to know some more about why or how it gets used? 'Copper bottomed' is a common saying in English that can be used to mean that something is high-quality or trusted. This post unpacks its meaning, origin, and […]
Ticked Off – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to say that something has made you angry or upset, but need a more interesting way to say it? The phrase 'ticked off' is a common saying in the English language that can be used to say just that. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the phrase. Meaning The phrase […]