Tag: phrases
Dead Metaphors
This is a very interesting language history post about dead metaphors and malapropisms. A malaprop is theĀ mistakenĀ use of a word in place of a similar-sounding…
Euphemisms for Telling People That They’re Stupid
LOL! This is an amusing reddit thread that answers the question posted to r/AskReddit: “What’s the best euphemism for telling people that they’re stupid?” And…
Full Phrases
There are so many commonly used phrases that we are only using part of. Here are some great examples of phrases we use that are…
Cowboy Phrases and Sayings
Here are some interesting cowboy phrases and sayings that are mostly just solid advice! Here are some cowboy tips on things a cowboy should not…
Latin Phrases Worth Knowing
stcrlghts posted this interesting list of Latin phrases totally worth knowing. This would also go well with the Latin Phrases to Use as Incantations list!…
Crazy Sentences in English vs Chinese Language
Here are some completely crazy sentences in both English and Chinese languages: English: Wow, our language is so crazy! Mandarin: Hold my beer. But what…
Latin Phrases to Use as Incantations
Here is a really great, extensive list of Latin phrases to use as incantations. The phrases both sound awesome and have badass meanings. Latin is…
What Office Email Phrases Actually Mean
LOL! Next time you get an email in the office pay close attention to the phrases used because this is what they actually mean. That’s…