Tag: believe in (someone)
Pep talk
Word of the Day: Pep talk We all need a pep talk now and then. A pep talk is a conversation or speech intended to encourage, motivate, or inspire someone, especially in a time of difficulty or challenge. It’s like a verbal pick-me-up that can lift spirits and help people push through tough times. Whether…
Hold your head high
Phrase: Hold your head high Hold your head high as long as you make every effort to be your best and improve every day. Hold your head high is a common expression that means maintaining self-confidence and pride, especially in strenuous or challenging situations. Never allow uncontrollable circumstances or other people’s opinions to bring you…
Pour cold water on
Idiom: Pour cold water on (something) There are people in your life who are incredibly supportive of everything you do. They believe in your ability and determination. Then there are the others. You know who they are. They are the ones who pour cold water on every novel or original idea you have. It’s their…
Trust in
Word of the Day: Trust in Citizens of Western countries, for the most part, trust in their social and government institutions. What I mean is that when people trust in something, they believe that it is right, good and can do what it is supposed to do. Being able to trust in their institutions is one of the main reasons why…
Seeing is believing
English Phrase: Seeing is believing Seeing is believing is an expression, which means we have to see something first before we think it’s true. In my post, believe in, I mentioned Sasquatches. Perhaps you do not believe in Sasquatches. Maybe you have doubts about whether they exist. Would you change your mind if you saw…
Go-getter
Word of the Day: Go-getter Are you a go-getter? If you’re not, perhaps you know one? A go-getter is an energetic person who is determined to do whatever they have to do. They are the type of person who goes out and gets things – they get the job done. You know, the kind of…
Make-believe
Word of the Day: Make-believe When children play, they often make-believe. Have you ever watched little children having a tea party with empty plastic cups and an imaginary friend or play-fighting with invisible swords and guns? They are playing make-believe. Adults can do this, too. We can often talk about a world without war or…
Believe in (someone)
WotD: Believe in (someone) In August, I wrote about ‘believe in (something).’ Today, I will write about believing in someone. Believe it or not, the meanings are different. If you believe in someone, you trust in them and think that they are a good person. If your boss puts you in charge of a significant project, it means…
Believe in (something)
Word of the Day: Believe in (something) If you believe in something, you are 100% sure it exists. We have all heard stories about Sasquatch or Bigfoot. Some people say they have seen Sasquatch in the forests of North America. However, the question is, do you believe in Sasquatch? Are you 100% sure that Sasquatches exist?…
Believe
Word of the Day: Believe Today, I will start with a straightforward word: believe. Believe means to think or accept something is true. If you believe the evening news on TV, you mean that you accept what they say as the truth. If I tell you I’m Canadian and you accept that as the truth, then…
