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Piece of work
WotD: Piece of work The world is going through a very trying time. Things are happening that our grandchildren will study in history class. Piece of work is an idiom used in various contexts to describe someone’s personality, behaviour, or work. When we refer to someone as a piece of work, we are expressing our…
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Alter ego
Word of the Day: Alter ego Do you have an alter ego? Do you know what I mean? Did your husband marry a beautiful woman only to wake up the day after the wedding to see you with your hair in curlers, fake fingernails on the desk, and you ‘putting your face on’ from a…
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In front of your face
Phrase: In front of your face Have you ever experienced something happening right in front of your face? You’re not alone! We use the phrase in front of your face when something happens so close to you that you can’t miss it. It’s like when something is so obvious or blatant that it’s impossible to…
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Make your mark
Phrase: Make your mark If you want to be successful, leave something behind for your children, or be remembered in posterity, you want to make your mark. Making your mark means leaving an impression or impact on something, whether it’s a project, a community, or the world at large. When you strive to make your…
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Remuneration
WotD: Remuneration Remuneration is the compensation an employee receives for work or services. It includes various forms of payment and benefits employees or service providers receive from an employer or client. Understanding the concept of remuneration is crucial for both employers and employees, as it plays a significant role in workers’ overall satisfaction and motivation.…
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Over the top
Phrase: Over the top Over the top is a versatile phrase that can convey the idea of excessiveness or exaggeration in various contexts. Whether describing someone’s behaviour, a performance, or a reaction, using over-the-top indicates going beyond what is considered appropriate or expected. In everyday conversation, we often use the expression over the top to…
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Newbie
Word of the Day: Newbie No matter who you are, what you do, or how much experience you now have, you were once a newbie. Everyone starts from zero. A newbie is someone new to a particular activity, community, or environment. Newbies are often inexperienced or unfamiliar with the ins and outs of a specific…
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Fleeting
Word of the Day: Fleeting Fleeting moments come and go in the blink of an eye. The term fleeting is often used in poetic or romantic contexts to describe transient, brief, and ephemeral moments. These moments are usually so short that they may pass by unnoticed if one is not paying attention. The word fleeting…
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Cutting edge
WotD: Cutting edge As we can see from the lightning-fast implementation of AI, staying ahead of the curve is absolutely crucial in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. When I think of AI, the term cutting edge comes to mind. Cutting edge refers to the most advanced stage of development in any field of activity. It…
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All the rage
Idiom: All the rage All the rage is a popular idiom that has been all the rage in everyday language for a dog’s age. Ha, ha! In this day and age, all the ‘trending’ topics on social media and with all the must-have products on Chinese selling sites all the rage is very useful. When…
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