Would you like to give someone a rough indication of the time that it might take to do something (or how long it will take to happen)? The term ‘in due time (in due course)’ could be the right sentence that applies to what is being said. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]
Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to tell someone that they are walking into a potentially dangerous situation where they might be swindled into a scam without realizing it? The expression ‘don’t take no wooden nickels’ is a common saying that can let someone know that they are about to be scammed. This post unpacks the meaning and […]
Hook Line and Sinker – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen someone who would believe almost anything wholeheartedly, or accept anything that someone told them without much questioning or thought going into it? The term ‘hook line and sinker’ is a popular expression that can be used to point this out to others. This term unpacks the meaning and origin of this saying. […]
Tip of the Iceberg – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to let someone know that they are only scratching the surface of the issue, and that there is much more to see or discuss? The term ‘tip of the iceberg’ can be the one that you use to apply to this. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]
My Way or the Highway – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to give someone the option of a final ultimatum where they accept your point of view or metaphorically take a hike if they don’t? The term ‘my way or the highway’ is a common expression that can make an ultimatum known to everyone in the discussion. This post unpacks the meaning and […]
There Are None As Blind (As Those Who Will Not See) – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know someone who doesn’t recognize a situation (or its solution) even when it might be staring them right in the face? The expression ‘There Are None As Blind (As Those Who Will Not See)’ is one that you can use to apply to them. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like to lend someone a word of encouragement and let them know that they are going to find a way to accomplish their goals? The saying ‘where there’s a will there’s a way’ is one of the most common ways in which someone can be given a word of encouragement. This term unpacks […]
Stirring the Pot – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know someone who just loves to stir up situations and conflict, and would like to know the right term to call them out? The expression ‘stirring the pot’ has been in common usage in English for centuries. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The common term ‘stirring the […]
Face Card – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a word or term that describes someone with stunning beauty, great makeup or incredible and striking features? Maybe you should use the term ‘face card’ to let them know what you think about their selfie or snapshot. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term ‘face […]
J and HJ – Meaning, Origin and Usage
The terms ‘J’ and ‘HJ’ have become a commonplace sight in the social media age, sometimes appearing as a comment and other times as an appropriate tag that puts together topics of the same. Have you seen the term ‘J’ and ‘HJ’ somewhere and need to know what they mean? This post unpacks the meaning […]