In maths, in the beginning, the only things that aren’t numbers are +,-, ÷, ×, and =. But the more you study maths, the more symbols seem to pop up. Today, we’ll be talking about ∀, also known as the “Universal Quantifier”. What does the upside-down A mean? The universal quantifier symbol “∀” means “for …
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In many places, you might have heard the phrase “Whether or not”. It’s a phrase that some think makes no sense, some say way too often, and some don’t know what it means. What does “Whether or not” mean? “Whether or not” means that the outcome has already been decided, it is no longer dependent …
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Have you ever heard someone tell a joke and then say “No pun intended”? In this article, I want to look at some situations where people might say it, why puns are so great, and whether you should say it. At the end of this article, you’ll know what people mean when they say “no …
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Have you ever contacted someone, and the first thing they say in response to you is “Thank You for reaching out to me”? This phrase will usually be said after the first time you reply to someone. It would be rather odd if you said it every time you talk to somebody. What does “Thank …
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After you’ve done something for someone else, when you’re telling them about what you’ve done for them, you might say “as per your request”. What does “As per your request” mean? “As per your request” means “You have asked for this. And I have delivered it for you”. It’s usually said in informal situations. Usually, …
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Most of the time, we speak about what’s popular. However, today we’ll be talking about a word that could become popular soon. What does “Mayhaps” mean? “Mayhaps” has a similar meaning to “perhaps” or “possibly”, it’s a very old fashioned adverb that some people are saying is making a comeback. In this article, I want …
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If you’ve been following any younger folks on social media, you may have heard them say the phrase “esketit”. This could have been said by a young person you know, or a young celebrity. What does “Esketit” mean? The meaning of “Esketit” (pronounced Es-Ket-It) is “let’s get it”, and it has a similar meaning to …
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Have you ever been listening to a speech or reading an article when suddenly, the speaker/writer realises they’ve gone off-topic and says “but I digress”? What does “But I digress” mean? “But I digress” just means, “I seem to have gone off topic. But I will change that and go back on topic now”. Usually, …
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Sometimes, you might see the word “That’s” spelt with or without an apostrophe. But what is the difference between “Thats” vs “That’s”? The only difference between “Thats” vs “That’s” is that “Thats” is not a real word. “That’s” is a shortening of “that is” or “that has”. Whereas “thats” is made up and fictional. Rules …
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Have you ever been told to “let that sink in”? These days, there’s a funny picture of a bathroom sink standing in a doorway, and text underneath that says “let that sink in”. However, the phrase isn’t telling you to allow a kitchen sink into your property. “Let that sink in” means take a minute …
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