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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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It’s a man’s world
Proverb: It’s a man’s world Many expressions that were relevant when the boomers were in their prime are not applicable today. One of those phrases is it’s a man’s world. It’s a man’s world expresses the idea that society in areas like politics, business, and culture is designed and dominated by men. Men typically held…
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Headwind
Word of the Day: Headwind We all face headwinds in life, some of us more than most. Before we go further, in the literal sense, a headwind is wind that blows into your face. In other terms, it’s an obstacle or challenge that makes it harder to move forward. Imagine riding a bike into a…
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Overstay your welcome
Phrase: Overstay your welcome Have you ever felt like you were in a situation where you might, well, overstay your welcome? To overstay your welcome means to stay somewhere longer than was appropriate or expected. Stereotypically, it applies to guests in someone’s home, but it can also relate to social situations such as parties or…
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Floored
Word of the Day: Floored The word floored carries a few meanings in English, but it most commonly refers to the feeling of being surprised or shocked. When someone says they were floored, it means they were so taken aback (surprised) that they didn’t know how to react. For example, if you receive unexpected news,…
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Creative juices
WotD: Creative juices Creativity is a vital part of our lives, whether we are painting, writing, or solving problems. But sometimes, we find ourselves stuck, unable to think of new ideas. This is where the term creative juices comes in. Creative juices are the flow of inventive thoughts and ideas that help us express ourselves…
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