It's pretty amazing that some of the common proverbs and expressions we use date back 2,000 or 3,000 years ago. Many come from ancient Greece and …
10 Common Sayings You're Probably Saying Wrong
Is it a "doggy-dog" or a "dog-eat-dog" world? Have you been saying this saying wrong all this time? Plus, four ways apostrophes get mangled and historical words that don't mean what you think.
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Despite its itty-bitty stature, the apostrophe manages to confound most of us from time to time. If you think some of them are archaic or pointless, …
The English language is awash with sayings and phrases that cover everything from new beginnings ("back to square one") to endings ("kick the …
We tend to think of the evolution of swear words as linear, from bad to “meh.” A word that was extremely offensive — unspeakable, even — in your …
Tell someone your workplace is so Dickensian, and your friends will likely understand that you mean the building is rather grimy and dilapidated, or …