Have you ever ordered something online, and as soon as you’ve placed the order, you get an email that describes your request as “awaiting fulfilment”? I know that this might sound like something out of a fantasy novel, but I’m afraid it’s not quite that exciting. Today, we’ll be looking at what “awaiting fulfilment” means, …
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Have you ever been asked by someone what your “Date Conferred” is when talking about your degree? I know this might seem like a bit of a complex term. But it’s actually easier to understand than you might think. In this article, we’ll be looking at what “date conferred” means, how you can find it …
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When you’re about to go to an important meeting or take part in a big sporting event, somebody might give you the advice of “give no quarter”. At first, this will strike some as making so sense and not having much meaning. But today, we’ll be taking a look at what it means, where it …
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Have you tried making friends with someone just for them to tell you to “get bent”? I know it’s not a very nice thing to have said to you. However, it is a great way to look into how the English language can change and evolve and how some slang terms are much older than …
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If you ever visit England, you might find somebody referring to you as “peng”. For people who aren’t familiar with British slang, this might be a little bit confusing. But today, I want to talk about what it means, when you might hear it, where it comes from, why you may say it and giving …
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Have you ever read a job ad and heard the hours described as “on call”. At first glance, “on call” might make it seem like your job is to be on the phone all day, but this is not true. Although, in a way, it is related to your phone. Today, we’ll be looking at …
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Have you ever been looking at an auction and heard the seller say that his or her item is in “mint condition”? Let me assure you that “mint condition” does not mean covered in toothpaste. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at what “mint condition” means, where you might hear it, where the …
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Have you ever heard someone say to you, “watch your six”? For those who haven’t heard the phrase before, I can understand why it might confuse you a little bit. Your six what? But in this article, I want to explain what “Watch your six” means, where it comes from, and when you might hear …
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There are all sorts of words and phrases that might confuse people who don’t speak English as their mother tongue when talking about directions and tickets. Today, I want to focus on what people mean when they say “round trip”, and exploring the three contexts in which it will most commonly be said. What does …
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Gentlemen, this one’s for you. Women can be a little hard to understand sometimes. Today, I want to arm you with the tools that you need to get a slightly better understanding of what women mean when they say certain things to you. Today, the focus will be on “?”. What does “?” mean from …
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