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Idioms & expressions

Add new idioms and expressions to your vocabulary. Learn how to use them in real-life situations.

The Meaning of Old and Ol’

The Meaning of Old and Ol’

The word old — or its cousin, the phonetically colloquial ol’ — has long been a staple of American English in particular. So where does it come from, and in what contexts is it used?

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
Idioms & expressions
“What Fresh Hell is This?” What Does It Mean?

“What Fresh Hell is This?” What Does It Mean?

Among expressions of exasperation, “What fresh hell is this?” is one of the more memorable and fun.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
Idioms & expressions
What Does “In Flux” Mean?

What Does “In Flux” Mean?

In flux is an expression meaning fluid, not fixed, or given to changing at any moment. It can also be used in a number of different contexts, as we’ll explain here.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
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Meaning and Use of “See You on the Flip Side”

Meaning and Use of “See You on the Flip Side”

Expressions that include “on the flip side” — are generally taken as a casual parting greeting, meaning “see you later” or “we’ll cross paths again soon.”

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
Idioms & expressions