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Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Proverbs

Say Less – Meaning, Origin and Usage

Have you ever been in conversation with someone, when they start to interrupts and say ‘say less’.

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Call Me by Your Name – Meaning, Origin and Usage

The phrase ‘Call me by your name’ may sound a little odd when you first hear it, but with it’s growing popularity, you’d do well to learn wh…

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Going HAM – Meaning, Origin and Usage

Have you ever seen a meme featuring a gym buff with a staggering number of weights with the caption ‘going HAM’? It actually has nothing to…

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I Appreciate It – Meaning, Origin and Usage

‘I appreciate it’ is a very common phrase that you are very likely to hear in English speaking countries the world over.

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T Minus – Meaning, Origin and Usage

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘T minus’ just before hearing a count down or a stated length of time?

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Ok Let’s Go – Meaning, Origin and Usage

‘OK, let’s go’ might sound like a statement of enthusiasm for the task ahead, but as a matter of fact, it’s not. Strange, huh?

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As Above so Below – Meaning, Origin and Usage

The phrase ‘As above so below’ is one that’s as old as it is prophetic, with it’s somewhat elusive and mystical meaning and connotations.

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