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Rome wasn’t built in a day
Adage: Rome wasn’t built in a day So, I heard you are on a self-improvement mission. Join the club and let me remind you, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Today’s adage means that if you want to create something great, it’s going to take some time. You will need determination and perseverance. It may…
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Pièce de résistance
WotD: Pièce de résistance The English language is a mashup of words and phrases borrowed from languages the world over. Today we’re going to look at a French term – pièce de résistance. Don’t worry so much about your pronunciation. At first, it’s more important that you know what it means when someone else says…
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Wax and wane
WotD: Wax and wane On almost any clear night, you can easily see a perfect example of wax and wane. Way above your head, you’ll see the moon. The moon is waxing or waning except when it’s full. If the moon is getting larger night after night, it is a waxing moon. If it’s getting smaller night after night, it’s…
