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C’est la vie!
Phrase: C’est la vie! The French phrase C’est la vie! is popular around the world, including in English-speaking countries such as Canada and England. Yes, Canada is a bilingual nation, I know, I’m Canadian. So, anyway, the French phrase, “C’est la vie!” translates to “That’s life!” in English. It is used when something happens beyond…
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Put up with
WotD: Put up with The English language is full of interesting phrasal verbs, and one that you will often hear is put up with. Simply put, to put up with something means to tolerate or accept a situation, a person, or something unpleasant without complaining very much. For example, if your neighbour plays loud music…
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Take aback
WotD: Take aback The world, from Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping to Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen, has been taken aback. The phrase take someone aback means to surprise or shock someone, usually when they don’t see it coming. If someone is taken aback, it’s because something sudden, unusual or unexpected…
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Lighthearted
WotD: Lighthearted To be lighthearted is to be cheerful, carefree, and a person who doesn’t take things too seriously. A lighthearted person has a positive attitude and helps others feel happy and relaxed. In this post, we’ll look at what lighthearted means and how to use it in daily life. Lighthearted means free from care,…
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Whistleblower
WotD: Whistleblower Every now and then, you see it on the news: a whistleblower has come forward with shocking information that often becomes a nine-days’ wonder. A whistleblower is a person who exposes information or activity within an organization that is illegal, unethical, or incorrect. The word whistleblower comes from the idea of someone blowing…
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Word of mouth
WotD: Word of mouth Good news travels fast. Bad news travels faster and often by word of mouth. Word of mouth is a powerful way people share information and opinions about products, services, or experiences. Simply put, word of mouth means telling others what you think or feel about something, often through conversation. This method…
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Stick with
Word of the Day: Stick with It’s the beginning of a new year, and some of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves to improve our lives in some way. We want to exercise more, eat healthier, or learn something new. Of course, as the days go by, it can be difficult to stick with…
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In the long run
Phrase: In the long run The phrase in the long run is often used in English to mean “after a long period of time” or “eventually, after everything has happened.” People use it to talk about results or consequences that do not happen right away but will appear later. In the long run, this phrase…
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The worse for wear
Phrase: The worse for wear As the year wraps up, many of us are feeling the worse for wear. We’ve worked hard all year, dealing with the rising cost of living, and then the ramp-up to the holiday season on top of everything else leaves us feeling frazzled. When we are the worse for wear…
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Holiday cheer
WotD: Holiday cheer It’s Christmas Day, and many people are celebrating with lots of holiday cheer. If you’re not Christian, you might wonder what holiday cheer means. It’s the warm, joyful feeling people share during the holiday season. Holiday cheer is about spreading happiness, kindness, and a sense of togetherness with friends, family, and even…
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