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The purse strings
Idiom: The purse strings Money can’t buy you happiness. However, without money, it is nearly impossible to be happy. If you want independence and happiness, you need to control the purse strings. The purse strings are the financial resources or money someone controls. When we talk about controlling the purse strings, we mean managing and…
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Nadir
Word of the Day: Nadir It happens to everyone. There is always a time when we feel we have reached a nadir. When we experience a nadir, it can feel overwhelming and isolating. However, this time of struggle can also spark a powerful motivation for change and growth. The term nadir refers to the lowest…
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Fork over
WotD: Fork over I have to apologize because it’s all my fault. I jinxed us all. You see, in January 2022, I created a lesson titled Increase? Never! about how prices in Japan never go up. Well, they’re going up now! We all have to fork over more of our hard-earned cash because I could…
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Unicorn
Word of the Day: Unicorn Operating in the business world is not all rainbows and unicorns. It’s even harder in Japan. In fact, in Japan, you have a better chance of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow than you do of finding a unicorn. A unicorn is a startup company…
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Laggard
Word of the Day: Laggard When purchasing new technology, would you call yourself an early adopter or a laggard? On the technology adoption curve, I am a laggard. In the world of technology, the term laggard describes people or groups who are slow to adopt new innovations. A laggard is typically the last to embrace…
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Strata fees
Word of the Day: Strata fees If you purchase an apartment as a family home or investment property, you also sign on the dotted line to pay strata fees. Strata fees are regular payments made by homeowners in a multi-unit building, such as apartments or condominiums, to cover the costs of shared services and maintenance…
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Climb the ladder
Idiom: Climb the ladder Traditionally, the boomer generation and Generation X were known for their dedication to climbing the ladder, giving their all to reach the top of their chosen career paths. They lived in a time when loyalty to a company and hard work often paid off with promotions and job security. The idiom…
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Cracks appear
Idiom: Cracks appear The idiom cracks appear is used when someone shows weakness or uncertainty, especially if they are being stubborn or during difficult negotiations. Often, this expression indicates that the person’s tough exterior is beginning to break down, revealing vulnerability. In negotiations, for instance, two sides may hold firm to their positions, displaying confidence…
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Propaganda
WotD: Propaganda Propaganda is a form of communication that aims to influence people’s beliefs and behaviours. It often presents information in a biased way, highlighting certain facts while ignoring others. Historically, propaganda has been linked to significant events, such as Soviet Russia and World War II, where governments used it to control public opinion. However,…
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Dogged
Word of the Day: Dogged When someone shows dogged determination, they refuse to give up no matter how hard the situation gets. This quality has played a vital role in our success as a human race. The word dogged describes a quality of persistence and stubbornness in pursuing a goal, especially when faced with challenges…
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