Category: Phrases

If you receive an email with ‘PFA’ in the message body? You better check it for attachments. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘PFA’ has two meanings. The first and most common use of the acronym pertains to professional business writing. In this case, PFA stands for ‘Please […]

Did you enjoy the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Maverick?’ If you enjoyed the music in the film, Why not pick up a copy of the OST? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘OST‘ is an abbreviation of ‘Original Soundtrack.’ A soundtrack is recorded music synchronized to a motion picture, TV […]

Are you a law student accused of a crime? You could waive your right to legal representation and handle your case ‘Pro Se.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘Pro Se’ is a legal term. The word originates from the Latin term ‘Pro Se,’ meaning ‘on behalf of […]

Is someone chiming in on your statement or speech? You could ask them to save you the frustration and refrain from leaving their op-ed. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘op-ed’ is an abbreviation of ‘opposite the editorial page.’ Typically, an op-ed in a newspaper reflects the opinions […]

Have you ever asked yourself what the single most powerful syllable in the universe is? Are you wondering what those people doing a yoga class at your local park are chanting? “Om” is the correct answer in both cases. Learn more about the origins of this word, symbol, or syllable in this post. Meaning The […]

Do you know a man who is on the top of his game? Perhaps you have come across a guy at work who is great at his job but bad at being social? Do you consider yourself an Alpha male but view those with similar traits as lesser? If so, the term sigma male is […]

Did your friend tell you the media are running a ‘psyop’ on the public? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term ‘psyop’ refers to covert operations hidden out of public view. In many cases, it relates to media ‘psyops’ that spread disinformation about a specific subject in order to […]

You might never have heard the abbreviation “PCB” before, but you unquestionably rely on a variety of PCBs in your daily life. The device you are reading this on needs a PCB to function, for instance. Learn more about the meaning and history of PCB in this post. Meaning The abbreviation “PCB” stands for “printed […]

Are you looking at a man that can’t bring himself to take a risk? You could call him a ‘pansy’ to describe his cowardice. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘pansy’ means someone that displays cowardice or a lack of will in a stressful situation or when challenged […]

Are you wishing you had a convenient way to get to work? You could always buy yourself a ‘Segway.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term ‘Segway’ has dual meanings. The first meaning of the term is to describe electric vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters manufactured by the ‘Segway’ […]