Tag: Due diligence
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Tourist trap
Word of the Day: Tourist trap Travellers seek authentic experiences that allow them to immerse themselves in the culture of their destination. That’s one of the reasons hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to Japan. However, vacationers often encounter tourist traps, which can detract from a place’s genuine allure. A tourist trap is a location…
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Trust but verify
Proverb: Trust but verify Because Russia is back as being the number one threat to world peace, I’m focusing all of my posts this week on words, idioms, phrases and proverbs related to current events in Europe that affect the world. Do you Remember Regan, Gorbachev, the fall of the Berlin wall and the nuclear…
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Caveat Emptor
WotD: Caveat emptor Raise your hand if you enjoy shopping. Don’t worry if you’re on the train and feel silly. No one’s looking at you. If you do like shopping, then you should be aware of the Latin phrase caveat emptor. It has become a proverb in English. The word caveat means “take care.” Emptor…
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Sure thing
Word of the Day: Sure thing If something is a sure thing, then it is guaranteed to be successful. You must be careful when you hear someone tell you something is guaranteed to happen. There are no guarantees in life. Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go…
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Due diligence
WotD: Due diligence Due diligence means we must take measures to protect ourselves and our property. We all have a responsibility for our lives and the results of our actions. For example, we can exercise due diligence by not smoking in bed. Smoking in bed can cause a fire, damaging us and others and their…
