‘Sleep well’ is a common sentence that is used in the English language, usually said as an informal phrase between people who are close to one another. ‘Sleep well’ can also hold other contexts, and might still confuse even native English speakers. This post unpacks the meaning, correct, and incorrect use of the phrase. Meaning […]

Have you seen the phrase ‘qui vive’ somewhere on the internet or in a text and would like to know what it means, or why someone has used it? The phrase ‘qui vive’ is common, even in English, though the phrase originates from another language. This post unpacks the origin and most common correct use […]

Have you seen the phrase ‘copper bottomed’ on the internet or in a text and would like to know some more about why or how it gets used? ‘Copper bottomed’ is a common saying in English that can be used to mean that something is high-quality or trusted. This post unpacks its meaning, origin, and […]

Would you like to say that something has made you angry or upset, but need a more interesting way to say it? The phrase ‘ticked off’ is a common saying in the English language that can be used to say just that. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the phrase. Meaning The phrase […]

Would you like to describe someone who is so attractive that they turn heads, as another saying goes? A ‘bell ringer’ is a common informal term that can be used to refer to someone who is very attractive or beautiful. Meaning The phrase ‘bell ringer’ is a less common English saying that can be used […]

Are you looking for a way to compliment a friend who made an unexpectedly good business decision? You could say that they “hit the bull’s eye.” This post unpacks the meaning and origin of the fascinating term “bull’s eye” and shows you how to add it to your vocabulary. Meaning A “bull’s eye” (also sometimes […]

You may feel confused and offended if someone says you are “bug-eyed.” This curious phrase has several meanings. This post explores what it means to be bug-eyed and where this expression originated. We also show you how to use the term “bug-eyed” in a sentence. Meaning The slang phrase “bug-eyed” has two distinct meanings. It […]

Are you watching the Speaker of the House discuss White House policy? You could say she’s an “augur” of the modern age. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning An “augur” originally meant a person connected to the divine that could foretell the future. They would look at the environment and […]