Growing up in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s meant hearing certain phrases repeated by parents, teachers, and other adults. Many of ...

If you’re an inherently self-aware or emotionally intelligent person, your brain probably functions at a different level than ...

Although the exact origin of the saying is unclear, many attribute it to the 1500s when Sir Thomas More wrote "Four Last Things." It read, "When people notice that someone appears disengaged and wish ...

The other day my husband and I were watching the news and a politician discussing the state of affairs in Washington began with “in my humble opinion.” Over the course of his short interview he ...

There are a lot of common expressions in English — especially American English. And because food is such an important and diverse part of American culture, it’s no surprise that many foods have worked ...

I’m going to make a case for embracing clichés, sayings, and idioms in the workplace in 2021. (That’s idioms, not idiots.) My reason is simple. Scratch the surface of some of the most familiar ...

From trendy clothes to words and expressions, some things go out of style. Many of the everyday expressions that most people use can be traced back to dark or sometimes even offensive origins. "It ...

Common expressions and figures of speech attract more than their fair share of errors. It’s in their nature. We use terms like “a refined palate” and “sleight of hand” because they come so readily to ...