Category: Idioms

Have you ever been told to be nice to others instead of being forceful or threatening? Have you ever been told that you can get more done with honey than with salt? What does honey have to do with catching flies? Why do we say that someone kind to others gets along better? And why […]

What do you do when you make a mistake? You take responsibility, admit it, and move forward. It is what we all should do when we make mistakes instead of hiding under the proverbial rock. When you have made a decision, for better or worse you need to deal with and accept the consequences. This […]

Have you ever seen someone who lived in an apartment building get robbed? Maybe you have heard of an office in a tall building get burglarized? If so, chances are they were struck by a cat burglar. A cat burglar is a person who commits burglary but does so stealthily, often by scaling the walls […]

How do you define the phrase "against the wall"? Do you know where this expression comes from? What are some other ways to say this? If you're not sure, don't worry - you're not alone. It cannot be evident to many people. To understand this idiom, let's crack the details. This post unpacks the meaning and […]

Clair de Lune is a beautiful piece of music that expresses the emotions of a sentimental walk. The title Clair de Lune means 'moonlight' in French, and the piece does indeed remind us of a moonlit night. However, the piece's original title was 'Promenade Sentimentale', meaning a 'sentimental walk.’ This post will explore the emotions […]

Are you tired of repeating yourself every single day? Maybe you have worked hard to reach a goal but just can’t seem to get there? When was the last time you were so frustrated that you just wanted to bang your head against the wall? We've all been there. When something feels impossible, or we […]

Are you trying to get your friend's attention without screaming their name for all to hear? Perhaps you just want to alert the person standing near you and don’t know how to address them. If so, calling out “ayo” may be exactly how to do it. You can call your friends, get a stranger's attention, […]

The prefix “con” roughly translates to “with” or “together” when found in longer words. There are many English words that begin with “con” and the word works in multiple ways as a standalone word. The prefix is also used to allude to negative factors when used as the short version of “contra.” This post unpacks […]

Have you ever thought that someone is the best but don’t want to sound too serious? Do you ever see a product and think that it’s unique and interesting but don’t know how else to describe it? Well, the cat’s pajamas is a fun, lighthearted way to call something great while showing your love and […]

Have you had a spiritual awakening and need a word to refer to it? Or do you have a spiritual, physical object and need a term to refer to it? Perhaps you just want to take a talk or piece of literature you are crafting to the next level. If so, the word “ashe” is […]