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Eccentric
Word of the Day: Eccentric Being eccentric is often associated with being different or unusual. Eccentric people tend to have unconventional quirks that are outside of the norm or even beyond the pale. Eccentricity can be good or bad, depending on how it is perceived or expressed. Let’s explore what it means to be eccentric and…
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Step aside
WotD: Step aside Knowing when to step aside and when to continue leading is a difficult decision that often separates good leaders from great ones. While having a strong sense of purpose and conviction is beneficial, leaders must also be humble enough to recognize when their time has come and when it is time to…
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Get-go
Word of the Day: Get-go From the get-go, working hard is essential for success in any endeavour, whether it be a job, a project, or a personal goal. The term get-go refers to the very beginning of something, the starting point, when you take the first step towards achieving your desired outcome. When you start…
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Soul-searching
WotD: Soul-searching The current state of the world has put many of us in soul-searching mode. From the US election to the war in Ukraine, the Gaza conflict, and the fact that if you are reading this, you have survived a global pandemic, we are all searching for answers and trying to make sense of…
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Like chalk and cheese
Simile: Like chalk and cheese The simile, like chalk and cheese, is an idiomatic expression indicating the vast differences between two things, just like living in Canada and Japan. Take, for example, my life journey. Splitting my time between Canada, the land of maple syrup, beaver tails, jigs dinner and pea soup, and Japan, the…
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Sweet tooth
WotD: Sweet tooth Easter has come and gone, but alas, there were no Easter eggs hidden for me to find this year. I have had a sweet tooth since I was a child, but these days, chocolate has become a mortal enemy in more ways than one. In my youth, I murdered more than my…
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Cleanliness is next to godliness
Phrase: Cleanliness is next to godliness The phrase cleanliness is next to godliness has been around for ages. It’s one of those sayings that grandparents love and even gets tossed around in some religious circles. But what does it mean? Growing up in a big family with not a whole lot of money, my mother…
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Have a thing for
Phrase: Have a thing for Having a thing for someone or something is a curious and often unexplainable feeling. It’s that inexplicable attraction that draws you to a person or thing, making it hard to resist. It’s something that you can’t quite put your finger on, but you know that it’s there, and it’s real.…
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Cramp your style
Phrase: Cramp your style You’ve all been in a situation where someone cramped your style, even if you didn’t know how to describe what was happening to you in English. When someone cramps your style, they hinder your ability to express yourself how you want. It’s a feeling we’ve all experienced at one point or…
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Spring is in the air
Phrase: Spring is in the air Spring is in the air! The season of rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal has finally arrived, and I couldn’t be happier. After four long months of dreary winter weather, it’s a welcome change to see the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds and little green tree frogs chirping. Spring is…
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