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Toss and turn
Phrase: Toss and turn Have you ever experienced a night where you couldn’t seem comfortable? You toss and turn, trying to find the perfect position, but nothing seems to work. It’s frustrating and can even lead to a lack of sleep, which can adversely affect your health. Toss and turn is a term used to…
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Shed light on
Phrase: Shed light on As we go about our daily lives, we often overlook the political and financial issues that may impact our future. We must stay up to date with current events to shed light on these issues and be aware of their potential consequences. When you shed light on something, you give more…
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Come to think of it
Phrase: Come to think of it As we participate in discussions during the day, we often want to revise our initial thoughts or opinions while still speaking. This is where the phrase come to think of it comes into play. Using the phrase come to think of it in a conversation indicates that we have…
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Of all
Idiom: Of all Today, we will examine one of the tiniest idioms, ‘of all.’ Yep, that’s the idiom. ‘Of all’ is a common expression used to emphasize someone or something as the most significant among a group. It is often used to add emphasis to a statement and create a sense of importance. But that’s…
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Like a chicken with its head off
Phrase: Like a chicken with its head off In a disaster, it’s natural to panic. Fear grips us, clouding our judgment and hindering our ability to make rational decisions. We run around like chickens with their heads off, unable to see the path ahead. In the middle of chaos and uncertainty, it is essential to…
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Pooh-pooh
WotD: Pooh-pooh Have you ever had your ideas or dreams dismissed or belittled by someone else? It can be a frustrating and discouraging experience. Unfortunately, this type of behaviour is common in our society. People often pooh-pooh the ideas of others, intentionally or unintentionally, without realizing their impact. When you pooh-pooh something, you say it…
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Posterity
Word of the Day: Posterity As we go through life, we often accumulate things that have sentimental meaning to us. But what do they mean for posterity? It could be a treasured family heirloom, a beloved book, or even a photograph that captures a special moment. These things serve as a connection to our past…
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Turn the other cheek
Phrase: Turn the other cheek Yesterday, we covered the phrase an eye for an eye about responding to an action with a similar action. Today, we’ll look at its counterpart, turn the other cheek. The phrase turn the other cheek at its core means to respond to an offence or injury with kindness rather than…
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An eye for an eye
Phrase: An eye for an eye Have you ever sought revenge for a wrongdoing that someone had committed against you? Perhaps you didn’t do anything to them, but you thought about it. Well, you may have wanted an eye for an eye. The idea behind an eye for an eye is that justice should be…
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Witching hour
WotD: Witching hour As the clock strikes twelve, the air around us becomes charged with magic. This is the witching hour, the time when witches and other magical creatures come out to play. It’s a time of mystery, mischief, and mayhem and is treated with the utmost sanctity by those who adhere to witchcraft. But…
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