Tag: segue
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Segue
Word of the Day: Segue You may have heard segue many times before, but perhaps you are at a loss as to what it means. Well, that’s why I’m here, to answer all your unasked questions and queries. We segue in conversation when transitioning from one topic to another smoothly. The word comes from Latin…
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In the same boat
Phrase: In the same boat You know, people who do physical labour for a living can be quite philosophical at times. I still remember some of the words of wisdom the fishermen in my childhood community imparted to me as they cleaned fish and cut out the cod tongues. Things such as ‘If you don’t…
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Warm spell
WotD: Warm spell Winter is back again. The southern parts of Japan just enjoyed a lovely warm spell for a few days. Unfortunately, Hokkaido and the northern parts of the main Japanese island never had an opportunity to enjoy it. They never got out of the depth of winter, and now Japan will be experiencing its version of…
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Segway
Word of the Day: Segway I would suppose that most people know that a Segway is a battery-powered, personal vehicle. However, have you ever heard the word used with a different meaning? Unofficially, the word Segway can be used when someone wants to change the direction of a conversation. Quite often, during a conversation, a…
