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Tailwind
Word of the Day: Tailwind Tailwind is a term that originally comes from aviation. It means a wind that blows in the same direction as something is moving. When you are moving forward, a tailwind blows at you from behind, helping you move forward faster. In simple words, a tailwind helps you move faster and…
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Pomp and ceremony
Phrase: Pomp and ceremony The phrase pomp and ceremony describes grand, formal events that highlight tradition, importance, and celebration. If you notice fancy clothing, music, and serious rituals that may be hundreds of years old, you are seeing pomp and ceremony. People often use this phrase when talking about royal events, graduations, or other big,…
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Graveyard shift
WotD: Graveyard shift Today is November 1st, 2025, and Halloween has just ended. Last night, children filled the streets in costumes, while houses were decorated with jack-o’-lanterns and cobwebs. Now, as the festivities end, the real fright begins for some when the graveyard shift starts after midnight. The term graveyard shift means working during the…
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Ghoul
Word of the Day: Ghoul Halloween is a time to suspend your disbelief, have spooky fun, and tell scary stories. One word you might hear often during this season is ghoul. And now I’m going to explain exactly what a ghoul is. A ghoul is a mythical creature from old stories and legends. The word ghoul…
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Put a spell on you
Phrase: Put a spell on you To put a spell on you means to enchant or charm someone, often in a magical or mysterious way. In Halloween stories, witches are famous for putting a spell on you and turning you into a black cat or making you dance until you drop dead. But in everyday…
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Spine-tingling
WotD: Spine-tingling Halloween is a great time to use the word spine-tingling. It is an adjective used to describe something so scary or exciting that it sends shivers down your spine. If something is spine-tingling, it can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, just like in a horror movie! There…
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Supernatural
WotD: Supernatural Halloween is the perfect time to bring up the word supernatural. Saying something is supernatural means it cannot be explained by science or the laws of nature. It comes from two parts: “super,” meaning above, and “natural,” which means nature. So, supernatural means something that is above or beyond what is normal in…
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The dead of night
Phrase: The dead of night With Halloween on the way, people start whispering the mysterious phrase the dead of night. This is the time when darkness is at its deepest and everything is quiet, usually around midnight, otherwise known as the witching hour. It’s when spooky things happen, sending shivers down your spine, and the…
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Finger food
WotD: Finger food Finger food is small bites of food that you can eat with your fingers, no utensils needed, not even chopsticks. It’s a popular choice at parties and casual get-togethers because guests can eat while they chat or move around. Plus, it’s fun to pick and choose what to eat so that you…
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On the upswing
Phrase: On the upswing Have you ever heard someone say things are on the upswing? This is a popular English expression that means things are getting better. When a situation is on the upswing, it is moving in a positive direction after a period of trouble, difficulty, or just average performance. For example, if a…
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