Tag: teetotaler
How the other half lives
Phrase: How the other half lives What would you do if you won a tremendous amount of money? I ask this question in all seriousness; please give it some thought. Would you pay off all your outstanding bills, move to an upscale neighbourhood, start eating at expensive restaurants with at least two Michelin stars, make…
Bane
Word of the Day: Bane I heard it on the BBC. The bane of the great United States of America is not drugs, guns or climate change – it’s student debt. When something is described as a bane, it’s the source of pain, suffering and perhaps the ruin of the person involved. High levels of student debt with…
Teetotaler
Word of the Day: Teetotaler What kind of a person are you? Are you a teetotaler who enjoys a good cup of tea while sitting near the window and reading a good book? Or are you the type of person who enjoys a stick-to-your-ribs steak with a nice dark beer? Perhaps you can be either…
On the wagon
English Idiom: On the wagon Did you know that many people get on the wagon in January? Yep, it’s true; it’s tough to find a seat or a place to stand at the beginning of the year. You see, after all the drinking and partying during Christmas and New Year’s, many people feel they need…
