The English language is awash with sayings and phrases that cover everything from new beginnings ("back to square one") to endings ("kick the …
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10 Common Sayings You're Probably Saying Wrong
The English language is full of commonly misused phrases. Read along to see how many you misuse in your daily life.
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Key Takeaways "Jury-rigged" refers to a clever temporary solution, whereas "jerry-rigged" refers to something that was poorly constructed in the first …
Key Takeaways The phrase "in a pickle" dates back to 1562, meaning in a spot of trouble. • Shakespeare used "pickle" to mean "drunk," possibly …
Sometime in the late 19th century, people began using the word "semantics" to allude to "semiotics," a philosophical theory covering the relationship …
Key Takeaways "Holy cow" is a minced oath used to avoid swearing, likely substituting "cow" for "Christ." • The phrase dates back to at least 1913 in …
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