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Rapport
Word of the Day: Rapport Remote work saved many businesses and jobs during the pandemic. However, many companies are now recalling their employees back to the office. A primary reason is that they feel rapport has been suffering and feel it is enhanced with face-to-face contact rather than through a screen. Rapport is a special…
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If I only knew then what I know now
Expression: If I only knew then what I know now We all have moments in our lives that we wish we could go back and change. Whether it’s a mistake or a decision we regret, it’s natural to wax nostalgic and think about how things could have worked out differently. We often find ourselves saying,…
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Under the gun
Phrase: Under the gun Have you heard about Usain Bolt? The man who thrived under the gun, thrilled millions and earned millions through endorsements has lost everything. Apparently, he has been caught up in an investment scam and lost everything except $2,000. Wow! That’s a bummer, for sure. While Usain Bolt thrived under the gun,…
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Like shooting fish in a barrel
Phrase: Like shooting fish in a barrel Living in Japan is relatively easy. I could go as far as to say it is as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. Yes, even if you cannot speak Japanese, it is easy to live here. There are some caveats, though. Before I get into them, I…
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Out of your gourd
Phrase: Out of your gourd Like my father before me and his father before him, I was born to work. I know it sounds sad, but work makes me happy. If I’m not working, I’m bored out of my gourd. When you are out of your gourd, you are bored, going crazy, or so drunk…
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Dog eat dog
Phrase: Dog eat dog They say the road to success is always under construction. What they don’t tell you is that it is dog-eat-dog out there, and the road to success is the same one that leads to ruin. The phrase dog eat dog refers to the ruthless competition among people in which they are…
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Different strokes for different folks
Phrase: Different strokes for different folks If you are going to do one thing in life, I recommend travel. I’m not talking about luxury cruises and five-star hotels, either. The best way to learn who you are and learn to accept that there are different strokes for different folks is to travel so that you…
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Hard feelings
WotD: Hard feelings It’s Friday the 13th! If you are reading this, I hope you are in bed with the doors locked and have called in sick today. If there’s anyone out there in the world who has hard feelings towards you, they may come and get you today. This day has a bloody history…
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Mad dash
WotD: Mad dash I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that’s over. The holiday season is supposed to be a time of peace, love and happiness, but each year it ends up being a mad dash to the end. Why, oh why, is there nothing relaxing about Christmas and New Year’s, and why do…
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Kick in the teeth
Phrase: Kick in the teeth Have you ever been mistreated or felt like you were given a kick in the teeth? If so, you know how difficult it can be to overcome the feeling of being wronged. Everyone has experienced a kick in the teeth at one point or another. Whether it’s from an employer,…
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