Tag: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Peace of mind
Phrase: Peace of mind Disaster preparation is critical for ensuring peace of mind in our daily lives. It is often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, which also holds true for disasters. By taking appropriate measures to prepare for any unforeseen events, we can avoid being caught off guard…
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Smash-and-grab
WotD: Smash-and-grab Today, with a recent Tokyo incident in mind, we will talk about the term smash-and-grab. You may hear this term in news reports or conversations about crime. Smash-and-grab refers to a type of theft where the perpetrator smashes a window or breaks into a store or car to steal something valuable and then…
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Long COVID
WotD: Long COVID COVID-19 is scary enough as it is without it getting any worse. However, the phenomenon known as Long COVID is worse. Yes, Long COVID is a thing, but a hard and fast definition accepted worldwide is almost impossible to find. Generally speaking, it refers to the situation when people continue to experience…
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Panic buying
Word of the Day: Panic buying Fear is one of our primal reactions to a perceived threat, and it causes us to do strange things, such as panic buying. Often when we feel fear, we are unable to think clearly, which results in our actions not making sense. Most recently, we saw people all around…
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Foolhardy
Word of the Day: Foolhardy There’s a limit to everything. The problem is some people always have to push things too far. That’s the difference between being brave and foolhardy. A brave person doesn’t show fear when faced with a dangerous situation. They do, however, show caution. Brave people hope for the best but prepare…
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Secondary infection
WotD: Secondary infection Some people are concerned about the risk of developing a secondary infection due to receiving the influenza shot. A secondary infection is an infection that a person develops during or after treatment for a different virus. Back in October – November last year, I created a lesson called To Vaccinate or Not about the flu shot…
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Naysayer
Word of the Day: Naysayer We all have a naysayer or two in our lives. Believe me when I tell you there are too many naysayers in this world. Naysayers are the first to say something is impossible or that a new idea is bound to fail. These are the people who breathe negativity wherever they go. Unfortunately, we all…
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One bad apple spoils the whole barrel
Proverb: One bad apple spoils the whole barrel At a party, one bad apple spoils the whole barrel. Imagine that you’re having a little dinner party with some old friends. Everything is going great. The food is fantastic, and the conversation is engaging. Then you suddenly realize that one of your friends has had too many…
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Cure-all
Word of the Day: Cure-all First of all, let me say that there is no such thing as a cure-all. Why? Well, it’s something that will solve any problem or cure any sickness. There is nothing on this earth that will answer all of our questions. In other words, cure-alls don’t exist. Look at the ongoing…
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
English Proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure The proverb An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure can be applied to almost anything. It is always easier to prevent things from happening than it is to recover after something has happened. For example, if you don’t want to contract…
