Where Did the Phrase “Break a Leg” Come From?
Never! No, we always tell performers to “break a leg.” You probably know what this common saying means, but where does break ...
Tice: Two Minnesota literary giants demonstrated what can’t happen here, and what can
Revisiting the cultural criticism of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who’s getting press on the “Gatsby” centennial, and Sinclair Lewis, ...
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Don’t call them ‘extras.’ For one night, Hollywood’s background actors are the real stars
For seven years, background actors have been recognizing their own at the ceremony. In some ways, the background actor awards are not unlike the efforts from other categories of actors ...
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9 idioms from hit songs to help you raise the bar on your English writing
Here are nine idioms from popular English songs that are useful for essays or daily conversation. 1. Bite your tongue Meaning: to stop yourself from saying something offensive, hurtful or ...
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How to enable Office Background in Microsoft Office
Do you know that you can change the background of the top right corner of your office programs? Microsoft Office has different styles you can change the background to – Circles and Shapes ...
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15 cow idioms that will help you hit a bullseye during the Year of the Ox
To celebrate the upcoming Year of Ox, here are some idioms and phrases about the animals to make your writing more exciting. Strong as an ox Meaning: very strong; oxen are “beasts of burden ...