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13 redundant phrases you’re probably using all the time
Our Language

13 redundant phrases you’re probably using all the time

Do you use an abundance of redundance? An overflowing flow of superfluous surplus? Quit being so extra!
12 everyday phrases with surprisingly dark origins
Culture, Our Language

12 everyday phrases with surprisingly dark origins

These seemingly innocent words and phrases are derived from stereotypes, slurs and bigotry—maybe it’s high time we all wipe them from our vocabulary.
Stop yourself from sticking to rules
Our Language

10 grammar mistakes editors hate the most

You’re grammar, its deteriorating everyday! Ugh! Get ready for the grammar pet peeves that annoy editors the most. Are you a repeat offender?
These are 13 of the most frequently used idioms in the English language
Our Language

These are 13 of the most frequently used idioms in the English language

The cat’s out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.
26 old-time compliments we wish could come back
Culture, Our Language

26 old-time compliments we wish could come back

If you have a tricky time working out today’s slang–take a look at what our grandparents and their friends were using “back in the day”
11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate
Culture, Our Language

11 thesaurus jokes grammar nerds will appreciate

Word nerds who enjoy a grammar-based chuckle will enjoy these clever and twisted word jokes!
12 synonyms that will make you a better writer
Culture, Our Language

12 synonyms that will make you a better writer

Building a broad vocabulary starts with learning fresh substitutes for common used words. Here are synonyms for 12 words we all use way too often.
13 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade
Our Language

12 funniest words added to the dictionary in the last decade

From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious use of language.
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25 bestselling books of the decade
Culture, Our Language

25 bestselling books of the decade

Some books enjoy a long time on the bestsellers list. See if you remember or have read these familiar titles from the last decade.
30 slang words we love from 2019
Culture, Our Language

30 slang words we love from 2019

This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millenials.
16 spelling rules you should have memorised
Our Language

16 spelling rules you should have memorised

Use these tips to never misspell these tricky words again.
30 little-known words that will help you win Scrabble
Our Language, Thought-provoking

30 little-known words that will help you win Scrabble

Memorise these to be a winner every game.
10 commonly misused words you need to stop getting wrong
Our Language, Thought-provoking

10 commonly misused words you need to stop getting wrong

Get these commonly misused words down and you’ll look smarter than ever.
15 real words that were invented by accident
Flashback/History, Our Language

15 real words that were invented by accident

Find out which everyday terms started out by mistake.
70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong
Our Language, Thought-provoking

70 words (and phrases) you’re probably using all wrong

We’ve compiled 70 words and phrases we’ve all used wrong at some point.
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