Monthly Archives: August 2021

“Go Big or Go Home!”

Reality TV shows are full of clichés, expressions that are unoriginal and overused. Learn the meanings of three of these popular expressions: Go big or go home. Leave it all out there. Throw (someone) under the bus. For more on … Continue reading

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Prank Calls: “Do You Have Prince Albert in a Can?”

If you say the phrase, “Prince Albert in a can,” most Americans who grew up in the mid-20th century (like I did) will laugh. But why is that expression so funny? Prince Albert was the name of a brand (company … Continue reading

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You Need to Know Your Status Quo

Some people say that Latin is a “dead language.” But it is alive and well, and used everyday in American English. Learn how to use these very common Latin expressions: status quo de facto vice versa non sequitur Want to … Continue reading

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Do You Mind!?!

You probably know that “mind” in English refers to your thinking, what you do with your brain. But did you know there were several other uses of “mind”? Watch this lesson to find out how to use “mind” and “Do … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Being Cheesy and Tacky

“Cheesy” and “tacky” are two things you definitely do not want to be. Learn what these common adjectives mean in English, and how you should use them. For more on how to use “cheesy,” see our Cultural English 454, and … Continue reading

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