Tag: on the horizon
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Landfall
Word of the Day: Landfall In maritime lingo, landfall refers to the sighting or reaching of land after a voyage at sea. It’s a very significant moment. Can you imagine how people felt hundreds of years ago when they made landfall, completing a journey across the water that had probably taken months? Yeah, the anticipation…
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Tipping point
WotD: Tipping point Well, it has been on the horizon for a while now, and perhaps we’ve finally arrived at the tipping point. A tipping point is reached after a series of small changes added together cause a much more significant shift. Slowly but surely, technology has been changing the way we live and work.…
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On the horizon
Phrase: On the horizon Here we are in the dog days of summer at the beginning of August. It’s a time for taking it easy, not necessarily thinking about what’s on the horizon. Nevertheless, that’s what I’m going to do. If something is on the horizon, we just notice it. It’s a good idea to keep a lookout…
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Stars align
Idiom: Stars align Every once in a while, your stars align, and your dreams come true. I thought I’d begin today’s post with a bit of positivity. Actually, how about today be a day about positivity? It’s my first day back to work after two days off. I feel refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take…
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Downplay
Word of the Day: Downplay As often happens with new technology, we tend to emphasize the benefits and downplay the drawbacks. What I mean by that is we tend to make things seem less important or harmful than they really are. Downplay means to make things seem less important or harmful than they really are.…
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On your last legs
Idiom: On your last legs Here we are, guys and gals, midway through Friday, the last day of the typical workweek. If you’re anything like me, you are probably on your last legs right now. I’m sure you are just about ready to collapse due to a combination of working hard all week and the oppressive heat.…
