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Speak volumes
Idiom: Speak volumes The phrase speak volumes is an idiomatic expression that means to convey a lot of information or meaning, often without the need for words. When something speaks volumes, it can reveal a profound truth or significant feelings about a person, situation, or event. This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation and…
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Hand down
WotD: Hand down I grew up in a large family of five children. There was no fast fashion or online shopping at Shien. Clothes came in a black garbage bag that you had to sift through to find something that you liked but, most importantly, fit you. To hand down means to give something to…
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Grand scheme of things
Idiom: Grand scheme of things Have you ever heard someone say, In the grand scheme of things? This phrase is commonly used in conversations to help people understand bigger perspectives. The term grand scheme of things refers to the overall situation or perspective, especially when considering how small or individual events fit into a larger…
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Enshittification
WotD: Enshittification In our digital age, many users have started noticing a troubling trend known as enshittification. Now, I can forgive you for immediately not taking this word seriously. However, this is a real term that the Macquarie Dictionary has recognized as its 2024 word of the year. Enshittification refers to how a once-great service…
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Walk all over you
Idiom: Walk all over you Life is getting faster, more complicated and much more competitive. If you don’t have your wits about you, people will walk all over you and then come back to wipe their feet. When someone takes advantage of you, treating you with little respect or care, they walk all over you.…
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Keep on keeping on
Phrase: Keep on keeping on It’s not just you; life is getting harder. With prices increasing, a dearth of good world leaders and the enshittification of everything, you just want to stay in bed and wait for the weather to change. In life, we often face challenges that make us feel like giving up. In…
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Buy-in
Word of the Day: Buy-in In the business world, buy-in is frequently used to mean the agreement or support that individuals or groups give to a plan, idea, or change. When people have buy-in, they are committed to making the plan successful. For example, imagine a company wishes to implement a new software program. To…
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Moment of weakness
WotD: Moment of weakness A moment of weakness is when someone struggles to make the right choice or decides to give in to temptation. We all experience these moments in different situations, especially when we try to change our habits. For instance, when you set your New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of January, you…
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There are plenty of fish in the sea
Idiom: There are plenty of fish in the sea When relationships end, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, thinking that love is impossible to find again. I’m here to remind you not to despair because there are plenty of fish in the sea. This idiom means many potential partners are out there, so don’t lose hope…
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Old flame
Word of the Day: Old flame Valentine’s Day often brings back memories of past romance. One term that comes to mind during this romantic season is old flame. An old flame is a former lover or romantic partner, someone you once loved but are no longer involved with. Each year, as Valentine’s Day rolls around,…
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