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Have you ever experienced something that has no rational reasoning? Perhaps you are going through a tough phase that is simply unavoidable. There are plenty of situations in life that are impossible to escape, in fact, many are inevitable. If you are looking for a way to describe such a situation or experience, the phrase […]

Are you craving something? You could say you’re a ‘feen’ for a person, a candy bar, a cup of coffee, or a drug. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘feen’ means ‘man’ or ‘traveling man’ in Gaelic, the native language of Ireland. The term found its way into […]

Have you encountered right-wing zealots online? Maybe you found yourself a witnessing Twitter fight and are unsure where you stand? Perhaps you are a supporter or know someone who supports global homogenization? If so, then globohomo is just the phrase for you. Some say this term is used mockingly, stating that a globalized homogenized world […]

Are you looking for a way to hype up your friend to do something daring? Maybe you are looking for a way to express that you want to go all out? Perhaps you want a trendier phrase that expresses just how exited you are to do something? If so, the term “go ham” might be […]

Seeing something that evokes a strong emotion can bring you to tears. However, if you are in the wrong company or if you just don’t want anyone to know you are sensitive, then you may want to deflect. There are plenty of ways to deflect or hide your feelings, using a trendy phrase is one […]

Did someone ask you if you've seen the new '…iets Frans' collection? What are they talking about? Are they referring to a movie or something? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression '…iets Frans' translates to 'something French' in Dutch. It references the French film 'La Haine,' released in […]

Are you watching the news, wishing you didn’t have to worry about war, poverty, and famine? Just forget it all and carry on with your life. After all, ignorance is bliss. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘ignorance is bliss’ means that remaining ignorant on topics and subject […]

Are you watching an episode of Gilmore Girls? You might notice the characters say 'In Omnia Paratus' during the show. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'In Omnia Paratus' is Latin, translating to "ready for all things" in English. The phrase means to prepare for any outcome. It […]

Are you in fear of getting pregnant before you finish school? Perhaps you have had a scare but have taken care of it? If so, “fetus deletus” is a common phrase often used when referring to an unwanted pregnancy. The phrase “fetus deletus” has become popularized on the Internet by its relation to the Harry […]