Tag: every man and his dog
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Every man and his dog
Phrase: Every man and his dog Change takes a very long time to happen, and complete change takes even longer than that. The term ‘politically correct’ (PC) was first used in 1934, yet if you look in the dictionary, most English phrases, idioms, expressions etc., are still male-based. Today’s phrase, every man and his dog…
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The camera doesn't lie
English Proverb: The camera doesn’t lie Halloween is over, but I’d still like to scare your socks off today. We have entered the video era when everyone and their dog is posting videos to Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo and TikTok, among others. The thing is, though, that the camera doesn’t lie unless, of course, you want…
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Faux pas
Word of the Day: Faux pas It’s tough to understand another culture without living there for a while, which means if you travel overseas, you will commit a faux pas or two. A faux pas is a social mistake or an act considered impolite by the locals. Often, faux pas are not intentional, but they still create awkward situations. For example,…
