Tag: put a stop to
It takes a village to raise a child
Proverb: It takes a village to raise a child The English language has proven very adept at borrowing words and expressions from other languages and cultures. The proverb, ‘It takes a village to raise a child,‘ is a good example. This proverb can be found in several African cultures. It is famous as the title…
Put a stop to
Phrase: Put a stop to (something) People in authority are usually the ones who put a stop to something when they want to prevent it from continuing or happening in the first place. Often when we are young, our parents put a stop to something we are doing because it is dangerous. These days though,…
End of an era
Phrase: End of an era It’s sad to say, but we may be witnessing the end of an era not only in Japan but also worldwide. The end of an era means something ends and will never return. Until now, the Western world has been gradually switching to digital wallets and cashless transactions to make…
