Vocabulary

We’ve all heard the phrase “snitches get stitches,” and it’s usually after witnessing something we shouldn’t have. Have you ever wondered what the phrase’s origin is and why we use…

If you’ve ever had to bunker down during a natural disaster or prepare for a long winter, you’ve heard the term “hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”…

No one likes to feel rude when talking to another person, but sometimes you have to be if you’re concerned about your own space. I mean, is there even a…

Certain means “sure, positive, not doubting,” and specific means “explicit or definite.” If that still doesn’t make sense, don’t worry. We’ll explore the differences between the two similar words. What…

“The latest” means the most recent and “the last” means the final or the one before something that we are talking about. When talking about T.V series, software, books, etc.…

“I am looking forward to hearing from you” is correct. In this case “to” is a preposition, and you always need to use the ing form(gerund) after a preposition. “I…

In more formal writing, you may find yourself using the phrase “with respect to” or “in respect of.” But what do these phrases mean? Are they both correct, or should…

Despite the confusion that comes along with self-identification and pronoun use, it is still not generally acceptable to call a girl or woman “sir”. Anyone doing so commits a serious…

It is common for people to say “guys” to refer to everyone, but for those seeking a more feminine version, saying “gals” achieves the same effect. Some people have taken…

There are many different words you can use to address your friends, partners, and strangers. There are gender-specific terms and gender-neutral terms, and one popular term is “dude”. But is…