You are doing a writing assignment and you want to write about someone’s past. You have heard people in verbal conversation use the word “backround,” but you are sure if…

You are typing a memo and you get to that word. The kind of word you can’t sound out. Is it “assesment” or “assessment,” Which way is correct? Spelling the…

Whenever you want to wish someone well for the weekend, you simply say either “have a nice weekend” or “have a great weekend.” It’s basic, straightforward, and not very complicated…

One of the most famous and oldest idioms in the English language is, “when the cat’s away, the mice will play.” This phrase/sentence indicates when someone, usually an authoritative person,…

When you want to be clever with a little bit of sarcasm in the event of someone arriving late, you’ll use “that ship has sailed.” While it isn’t appropriate for…

To use the phrase, “head in the sand,” will often reference someone’s lack of courage in the face of adversity. Coming from the ancient observation of ostriches, it means that…

Ever hang out with two friends and you feel a little awkward because you aren’t engaged with them in the same ways as they are with each other? A typical…

“That’s a wrap” is an idiom used to indicate and announce the completion of something. You often hear it in the entertainment industry. It’s a famous phrase started in Hollywood…

Here’s the truth about “woken up,” “waken up” and “woke up:” they are all interchangeable past tense forms of “to wake.” The past participle of “to wake up” is “woken…

“Do you mind” is an inquisitive way to get another person’s permission. The intention behind using it can have positive or negative connotations. The tone and inflection are evident in…