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In the blink of an eye
Phrase: In the blink of an eye Anything can happen in the blink of an eye, and food disappears in a big family even quicker than that! You see, when something happens in the blink of an eye, it happens very quickly, almost instantly, actually. Growing up in a family of five, I quickly learned…
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Hodgepodge
WotD: Hodgepodge As I sit here at my desk, surrounded by a hodgepodge of technology from different eras, I can’t help but wonder: are we really living in the 21st century, or have we accidentally time-travelled back to the Before Times? Let’s take a closer look at the word hodgepodge. A hodgepodge is a confused mixture…
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Suitor
Word of the Day: Suitor Ah, the suitor. The elusive creature that has been the subject of many a romantic comedy and Shakespearean play. But what exactly is a suitor? And how can one become a successful suitor without ending up in the friend zone? According to Merriam-Webster, a suitor is “one who courts a…
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Get the hint
Phrase: Get the hint Have you ever been in a situation where your better half is dropping hints left, right, and center, but you just can’t seem to pick up on them? Well, my friend, you need to get the hint. The phrase ‘get the hint‘ is commonly used when someone is trying to communicate…
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Heinous
Word of the Day: Heinous Heinous is a word you will often hear someone use to describe something extremely wicked or evil. It is a powerful term usually reserved for the most egregious offences. When something is heinous, it is beyond the definition of ordinary wrongdoing and has crossed into the territory of the truly…
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Shortcoming
WotD: Shortcoming I believe that the one thing humans do well is survive. We can get ourselves out of any problematic situation we get ourselves into. But even I can’t help but notice the many shortcomings of humanity. According to Google, a shortcoming is “a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in…
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Jargon
WotD: Jargon Jargon is a term that is often used in our daily lives. It refers to specialized words or phrases in a particular profession or group. For instance, the medical field has a lot of jargon that can be difficult for the average person to understand. I was once hospitalized here in Japan for…
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Life is what you make it
Saying: Life is what you make it Life is what you make it. Essentially, it means that you have the power to create the life you want to live. Your choices, actions, and attitude all contribute to the outcome of your life. How can we apply this saying to our daily lives? Well, it’s essential…
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Fall into place 2023
Phrase: Fall into place Have you ever experienced a moment when everything just seems to fall into place magically? That feeling of everything fitting together perfectly can be described as falling into place. It’s a feeling of contentment and satisfaction, almost as if the universe is smiling at you. Falling into place often describes situations…
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In your right mind
Idiom: In your right mind Being in your right mind can mean different things to different people. For some, it means being mentally stable and controlling your thoughts and emotions. For others, it’s making sound decisions and being rational. Regardless of your definition, being in your right mind is essential for leading a healthy and…
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