Idioms & expressions
Add new idioms and expressions to your vocabulary. Learn how to use them in real-life situations.
“The Whole Kit and Caboodle” – What It Means and How to Use It
To learn how to use it correctly, you need to understand its meaning and find out a little bit about its origin.
Meaning and Use of Et Al.
Et al. sounds foreign with a reason. It is a Latin abbreviation, and it can refer to a couple of different phrases, including “et alibi” (and elsewhere), which is pretty rare. Most often, “et al.” means “and others.”
The History, Definition, and Usage of the Word “Verklempt”
“Verklempt” is one of many Yiddish words that have found their way into the English vernacular.
The definition of “verbiage” and how to use it
So how to use “verbiage”? And is it “verbage” or “verbiage”? Let’s take a closer look at this self-referencing noun.
Halloween is Coming: Here are Some Halloween Words to Practise
To be prepared for any form of Halloween, to understand the correct Halloween terms, we have prepared a list for you.
How Do I Use the Phrase “Touch Base” Correctly?
The idiom “touch base” is largely used in the business world. It is a form of expression to tell a person that you would like to make an appointment, aim for a meeting, or arrange a time to meet.
Indubitably—What Does It Mean and How to Use It?
“Indubitably” means being so certain about something impossible to doubt or question.
Passivity vs. passiveness: is there a difference?
In order to understand when to use passivity and when passiveness, you first need to know the meaning of “passive”.