Are you on the fence about doing something fun? Maybe you have a conservative personality that keeps you at home more often than not? Some people like to "play it safe" while others take carefree approach. The phrase "You Only Live Once," or YOLO is often used by those who fall into the latter category […]

Did a friend text you ‘TTYL’ at the end of their message? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘TTYL’ stands for ‘talk to you later.’ It’s a term used in social media communications and in text messaging. You’ll usually end your conversation with TTYL as a farewell to […]

Have you ever had someone come back at you with a clever remark and not know how to respond? The French phrase touché is often used in English to acknowledge someone's clever point. But what does touché mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning Touché is a French word that […]

Did a friend tell you that they think the entire experience of going to a concert seems surreal? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The word ‘surreal’ refers to a life experience that seems challenging to understand or strange. The experience may feel dream-like to the person and can describe […]

Have you ever attended a party that is hosted in the early part of the evening? Perhaps you want to throw a get-together that is not quite a dinner party, but also not a luncheon? If so, then chances are you attended or want to host a soiree. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]

Has one of your friends sent you a funny text that just tickles your funny bone? Maybe you saw a meme online that has you in stitches? If so, there are a few ways you can react, ROFL being one of them. Not sure what ROFL means or how to use it? We can help. […]

Have you ever come across the abbreviation RE? Perhaps these two innocuous letters are often present in your formal communications. If you are at a loss as to what RE really means, we are helping. RE, or regarding is a common English word with many uses. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]

If you spend any of your time on social media or playing multiplayer video games, you can't have escaped mentions of "ratio". The fact that "ratio" is an insult is usually immediately apparent, but what does the term mean, and where did it come from? Learn more about that, and how to use "ratio", in […]

Have you ever noticed a couple getting hot and heavy in the park? Maybe the couple in front of you can’t keep their hands off each other while waiting for their coffee? PDA is certainly here to stay. While some people might enjoy engaging in PDA, others may find it uncomfortable. This post unpacks the […]

When was the last time you wrote a note or sent a paper letter? Perhaps it has been a while, but one thing that was commonly found on the bottom was “P.S.”. While you may think of P.S. in the terms of a recent movie, or just something someone says offhand, it has an actual […]