Tag: twist
Change of heart
Phrase: Change of heart We encounter change of heart in conversation, literature, and movies. As Donald Trump spirals down to a deeper, darker, crazier place, we hope to hear it much more. When someone has a change of heart, there is a significant shift in their feelings, beliefs, or attitudes. It signifies a profound transformation…
A twist
Word of the Day: A twist Twist has various meanings depending on the context in which it’s used. Today, we’ll examine its meaning and usage when it signifies an unexpected or surprising development in a story, movie, or situation. Stories often follow a familiar pattern. However, a plot twist refers to a sudden turn of…
Lifehack
Word of the Day: Lifehack Some students asked about the meaning of lifehack after it came up in one of the articles for the Adaptability Quotient lesson. Lifehacks are quite popular now because of the busy, time-constrained lifestyles everyone seems to live. Any little trick, tool, or strategy you can adopt to better manage your time…
Pinch your pennies
Phrase: Pinch your pennies If you pinch your pennies, you try to spend as little money as possible. This does not necessarily have to mean that you are cheap. If we put a positive twist on it, pinching your pennies can suggest that you carefully consider each purchase before you spend your money. These days, I…
