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Drop-dead gorgeous
WotD: Drop-dead gorgeous Halloween whispers its enchanting spells as the crisp autumn air is supposed to settle in. This year, it’s not just about the costumes or the candy; it’s about being drop-dead gorgeous. If you are drop-dead gorgeous, you are stunningly beautiful, striking, or incredibly attractive. Imagine stepping into a haunted gathering, the moonlight…
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Open secret
WotD: Open secret Can you keep a secret? Really? If two people know a secret, then it’s not a secret anymore. So, if someone has told you a secret, perhaps what you know is really an open secret. An open secret is something widely known but not officially acknowledged. It refers to information that is…
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Tourist trap
Word of the Day: Tourist trap Travellers seek authentic experiences that allow them to immerse themselves in the culture of their destination. That’s one of the reasons hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to Japan. However, vacationers often encounter tourist traps, which can detract from a place’s genuine allure. A tourist trap is a location…
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Sonder
Word of the Day: Sonder The word sonder came up in one of the articles I chose for the lesson People Watching. It was coined by John Koenig in his Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. This profound…
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You can’t fight progress
Saying: You can’t fight progress You can’t fight progress is a common phrase that reflects the inevitability of change and advancement. It implies that trying to resist or hinder progress is ultimately futile. In this context, progress refers to the forward movement or development in various aspects of life, such as technology, society, or personal…
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The court of public opinion
Phrase: The court of public opinion The court of public opinion is the collective judgment of the general public. In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms have become the modern-day courthouses. This virtual court is always in session, with people expressing their views, beliefs, and judgments on social media. Rules or standards do…
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Cult of personality
WotD: Cult of personality Cult of personality refers to a phenomenon in which a public figure, typically a political leader, cultivates an extremely devoted and loyal following. This devotion often borders on worship, portraying the leader as infallible and larger than life. Think North Korea. A cult of personality can be established through various means,…
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Grow on you
WotD: Grow on you The phrase grow on you is an expression that describes something or someone that becomes more appealing or endearing over time. When something grows on you, you start to like it more and more as you spend time with it or become more familiar with it. Our initial reaction might not…
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Spin doctor
Word of the Day: Spin doctor The term spin doctor has become increasingly relevant in the current political landscape, especially in the upcoming US presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. When you are sick, you go to a doctor to find out what’s wrong with you and receive a course of treatment. But…
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Spin
Word of the Day: Spin In the world of public relations, spin is like a magician’s sleight of hand, a powerful tool politicians and corporations use to shape public perception. Spin is the art of deliberately manipulating information to present it in the most favourable light, often to influence public opinion or media coverage. It’s…
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