Category: Phrases

Are you heading to an 'a la carte' restaurant for a special dinner? What can you expect from the menu and the meal? This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this phrase. Meaning The expression 'a la carte' is a French expression meaning 'according to the card.' The 'card' in the saying refers to […]

Are you looking at a strong-willed, confident woman? You could call her an ‘Albatraoz.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘Albatraoz’ is a play on words referring to the giant seabird with a 12-foot wingspan, the albatross. In most cases, the phrase appears as a reference to a […]

Much of modern pop culture revolves around movies and television shows that the majority of people seem to enjoy. As the popularity of these movies and shows grows, some fun or quirky phrases from them are adopted by the Internet to be used as memes, put on merchandise, or as a way of uniting fans. […]

Did your girlfriend just send you ‘besitos?’ It’s a way for her to express her feelings and emotions towards you. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘besitos’ translates from Spanish to ‘little kisses.’ Besitos is a version of ‘besos,’ a Spanish word for ‘kisses.’ People use ‘besitos’ at […]

Have you ever been impressed with a plate of comfort food? Maybe you tried a new drink or a even a new product that was surprisingly impressive? Do you have a friend or know someone who is always surprising you with their performance? If so, there are quite a few ways to express your surprise […]

Pets are an important part of our lives. They give us much-needed affection when we are down and also provide endless hours of entertainment. From fluffy cats and daring doggos, to cute bunnies and slithering snakes. We love them, spoil them, cuddle them, and even make them the objects of our obsessions. There are plenty […]

Do you want to check in with a friend to see what they’re up to? Maybe you’ve met a new person who you want to spend time with? If that’s the case, you can ask them “que lo que” to initiate a conversation and express that you’re interested in spending time together. If you are […]

If you find yourself in New Zealand or perhaps another part of Polynesia, you may hear this peculiar phrase being said. Though odds are that you have heard it instead in the Disney movie Moana as it is the name of one of the Goddesses of Life in the film. There is quite a lot […]

Have you seen the term 'sizing up' somewhere on the internet and need to know what it means? The word usually means “to approximate someone's ability (at something), usually physical” but TikTok users have attributed a whole new meaning to this common saying. This post unpacks the meaning and origin behind this common expression. Meaning […]

Would you like to let someone know that they have an abundance of good qualities (or objects), and that their cup is practically running over with good things? The saying 'in spades' can be used to say exactly that, and it's a common saying in most English-speaking countries. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]