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Tailor made
WotD: Tailor-made When it comes to dressing for success, nothing compares to the sophistication and elegance of tailor-made clothing. Tailor-made clothing is custom-made for a specific individual to fit their unique body measurements, style preferences, and personal taste. This personalized approach ensures that the clothing fits impeccably and reflects the wearer’s individuality, making them feel…
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Worth the wait
Phrase: Worth the wait We live in a world of instant gratification where the phrase worth the wait is not one you often hear. Making it bigger, better, faster, and more – give it to me now – is how we live. Sure, things slowed during the pandemic, but our lives are gradually ramping up again.…
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Nitty-gritty
WotD: Nitty-gritty Some students find it hard to remove the fossilized mistakes from their English. One reason is that they have never gotten down to the nitty-gritty of the language and perfected the small things. Nitty-gritty is often used in everyday language to refer to a situation’s most basic, important, and practical aspects. The exact…
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Leave your mark
Phrase: Leave your mark Have you ever wondered about all the average Joes of history? Being a student of history, I often wonder how I can leave my mark on posterity. This is a powerful phrase that carries the idea of making a lasting impact or impression. When you leave your mark, you significantly influence…
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Name of the Game
Phrase: Name of the Game For English language learners, the language is full of phrases and idioms that make absolutely no sense at all. The thing is that if you are working to improve your English, then learning these phrases and idioms is the name of the game. See, here’s another one for you. The…
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Segue
Word of the Day: Segue You may have heard segue many times before, but perhaps you are at a loss as to what it means. Well, that’s why I’m here, to answer all your unasked questions and queries. We segue in conversation when transitioning from one topic to another smoothly. The word comes from Latin…
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I told you so
Phrase: I told you so I told you so is used to say, “I warned you about this, but you didn’t listen.” It’s used in an argument or disagreement to prove a point. For any men reading this, I want to stress that you should never say, “I told you so,” to your wife. The…
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Within earshot
WotD: Within earshot Now, you might be thinking that the term within earshot has something to do with shooting, but I’m here to tell you that there is no shooting involved. Unless, of course, you’re an American. We all know that Americans love to bring guns to Walmart, universities, and perhaps even weddings, but that’s a different story. Rest…
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Stumped
Word of the Day: Stumped Have you ever been stumped by something strange or wonderful? Well, you’re not alone. Stumped is a common word used in many different contexts, and it can be tricky to pinpoint its precise meaning. But hey, that’s English in general, right? At its core, stumped means to be at a…
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Step down
Word of the Day: Step down If you pay attention to Japanese politics or even accidentally catch part of one news program once a month, you will see someone stepping down. Stepping down is a term that describes resigning or giving up a position of authority or responsibility. It is a decision made for various…
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