Category: Phrases

Have you seen something that has caught your attention in an amazing, incredible or sometimes terrible way? The term 'sheesh' could be used as an exclamation, comment or hashtag to let people know the context of something. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'sheesh' is a common term […]

Have you seen the term 'Jordan' somewhere on social media websites like TiKTok and have no idea what it could mean? The term 'Jordan' is a common replacement for a racial slur, and it has many social media users horrified by its use as a tag in the first place. This post unpacks the meaning […]

Have you seen the term 'lean' appear on social media and you would like to know what it means? The term 'lean' or 'slope' refers to a recreational drink that's made from prescription-strength cough syrup mixed with soda. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the term and harmful drug abuse trend. Meaning The […]

Do you know what she/her pronouns mean? Probably not, because they aren't commonly used. Many people don't know that they even exist. She/her pronouns are a little-known but significant part of the English language. Let's have a closer look at their history. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning There are […]

Are you curious about she/they pronouns? Wondering what they mean and how to use them? This blog post is for you! In this post, let's explore the history of she/they pronouns, their usage, and tips on best incorporating them into your writing. Stay tuned! This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]

There are a million ways to describe a person and their actions, but none are quite as powerful as the word shiesty. If you are looking for a new way to tell your friends not to trust someone, this is the perfect word. Using the word shiesty lets people around you know to stay as […]

Do you know what umm means? Or Are you still confused about the meaning of umm? Well, no worries. Umm, is that awkward pause between words where your mouth moves, but you don't say anything. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The word "umm" is often used as a filler […]

Did a friend invite you to dinner and serve chicken 'a la' king? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'a la' is the shortened version of the French saying 'à la mode de,' translating to 'In the manner of' or 'in the style of' in English. It's a […]

Would you like to put a lot of feeling behind what you say next, or would you like to let someone know that this comes from the very depths of your emotion? The phrase 'heavy heart' can be appropriate for this, and the English saying has plenty of useful ways to say it to convey […]

Would you like to refer to something that is going to take a lot of effort, going to get tied up in bureaucracy or mean a considerable amount of tedious paperwork? The phrase 'red tape' comes up often in popular culture and could be used to mean all three things. This post unpacks the meaning, […]