Listen here Xmas is not a modern abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is believed to…
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A Hockey Fan Gets Too Close To The Game
Listen here It is not unusual to see ice hockey players fight during a match. What…
In Full Swing
In full swing At the peak of activity (a lot of activity), in full operation. “Restoration…
Excuse/Pardon My French!
Excuse/Pardon my French This phrase is used to apologize for using bad (vulgar language). Origin French…
English Words Of Foreign Origin (Ballet, Robot, Sauerkraut…)
Listen here English has a lot of words. And the English language has become very dominant…
Make One’s Day
Make one’s day To make someone happy. “Mr Bukna took me to Sutovske vodopady (waterfalls) on Saturday. The…
Japanese Names Have Their Meanings
Listen here Parents in Japan can choose a name for their baby which sounds good and…
One Man’s Meat Is Another Man’s Poison
One man’s meat is another man’s poison What one person likes, another person may dislike. People…
Let The Cat Out Of The Bag
Let the cat out of the bag To reveal (tell) a secret, usually by a mistake.…