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Promising
Word of the Day: Promising The world is going through dynamic times. Yes, that means change is everywhere, but that change is also very promising. Sure, many jobs will be lost when electric cars become the primary mode of transportation but think of all the new jobs that will be created. For anyone attaining or…
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Come at a price
Phrase: Come at a price When we say something comes at a price and use those exact words, we’re not talking about money. We mean there is a negative or unpleasant consequence to whatever happened or is going to happen. When parents are transferred overseas, it’s a fantastic opportunity for their children to experience a…
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Underbelly
WotD: Underbelly Do you ever watch those real-life police shows on TV that tend to show the underbelly of society? A reporter or documentary director will ride along with police officers on their shift so that we, the viewers, can observe what it is like to be a police officer for a day. They tend…
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Sport
Word of the Day: Sport Never trust an English teacher when they tell you a word is easy. Myself excluded, naturally. Let’s look at the word sport. If you’ve already read the image copy, you’re probably surprised that “She likes to sport a nice hat in summer” because you didn’t know sport could be a…
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Carpe diem
WotD: Carpe diem Hello, and how are you doing today? Yes, I know it’s Monday, and you have a lot on your plate, but carpe diem, as they say. It’s a little Latin phrase that translates into ‘seize the day.’ What the heck does ‘seize the day’ mean, you might be wondering. Well, it means…
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Pamper
Word of the Day: Pamper Have you been working too hard? Are you stressed out? Do you feel ignored or as if you are not being treated fairly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to be pampered. No, I do not mean you need to wear adult-sized versions of…
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People who live in glass houses
Proverb: People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones Admit it! You enjoy criticizing others when they make a mistake as much as I do. We both need to remember that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. I know that sounds strange because living in a glass house would make it…
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Walk it back
WotD: Walk it back I’ve never really paid attention to the legs of Japanese politicians, but I imagine they are muscular and as big as tree trunks. Why? Well, every time a Japanese politician comments, they have to walk it back the next day. When you walk something back, you try to take back, explain…
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Get out in front of
Phrase: Get out in front of (an issue) Your ability to get out in front of a problem depends on whether you are a proactive pre-crastinator or a reactive procrastinator. What the heck does that mean, you may be thinking. If you get out in front of a problem, you can prevent it from occurring…
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Take off guard
Phase: Take off guard You never know when you’re going to be taken off guard. That’s why you were caught off guard in the first place. When it happens, you are surprised by something you weren’t prepared for or expecting. Of course, we should always try to be ready for anything at all times. But…
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