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Old flame
Word of the Day: Old flame Valentine’s Day often brings back memories of past romance. One term that comes to mind during this romantic season is old flame. An old flame is a former lover or romantic partner, someone you once loved but are no longer involved with. Each year, as Valentine’s Day rolls around,…
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Flood back
WotD: Flood back Well, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. You may be feeling a mix of emotions. It’s a time of love, but it can also make us reflect on past relationships. During this season, memories of current and previous lovers often come flooding back, reminding us of the special moments we’ve shared. Flood back is…
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Distance makes the heart grow fonder
Idiom: Distance makes the heart grow fonder As Valentine’s Day approaches, we think about love, relationships, and the bonds we share with others. One saying distance makes the heart grow fonder, fits this situation perfectly. Simply put, it suggests that when we are apart from someone we love, our feelings for them become enhanced; absence…
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Work up
Word of the Day: Work up I’m introducing a quite versatile phrasal verb this time – work up. It has a few different meanings. Generally, it means to develop or build up something, whether it’s energy, emotions, or even a physical condition. One common usage of work up is when referring to emotions. For example,…
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Eat your lunch
Idiom: Eat your lunch If you are not adapting to the changing environment, someone will come in and eat your lunch. The world is going through a period of upheaval and change. When I say change, I mean everything will change. In 2022, we used to talk about going back to The Before Times, but…
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Come into play
Phrase: Come into play You’ll hear the phrase come into play in various situations, such as sports, business, social situations, and daily conversation. Simply put, to come into play means to become relevant or start impacting a situation. For instance, when discussing a game, many strategies might come into play as the rules change or…
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Like the back of your hand
Phrase: Like the back of your hand Have you ever heard someone say they know something like the back of their hand? This phrase means that a person knows something very well, almost perfectly. It suggests a deep understanding or familiarity with a topic or area. For example, someone who has lived in a city…
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Stand out
Word of the Day: Stand out To stand out means to be noticeable or different in a positive way. It is required in various aspects of our lives, whether in school, work, or social situations. When we choose to stand out, we highlight our unique qualities and skills, making us memorable to others. In today’s…
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Double back
WotD: Double back In life, the path we take is rarely a straight line. We often need to double back to reassess our choices or revisit old decisions. To double back means to return to a previous point in your journey. Whether in a literal sense or metaphorically, doubling back reminds us it’s okay to…
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Hands off
Word of the Day: Hands off Have you ever heard someone say, “Hands off!”? This phrase has a clear and specific meaning: no touching or interfering with something. When someone says, “Hands off!” they want you to keep your hands to yourself and not get involved. Hands off is used in different situations. For example,…
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