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These slang terms will have you speaking like a trucker in no time.

30 Colorful Pieces of Truck Driver Slang

Even if you drive vehicles with four wheels, you can still use these pieces of truck driver slang on your next road trip.

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The Secret to Winning Wordle

Luck is a big element of Wordle, but there are skills and strategies you can use to win the new word game sweeping the internet.

Unclear whether this is a memoir or an autobiography.

What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography?

What’s an autobiography? The story of someone’s life as told by them—which isn’t exactly the same thing as a memoir.

Mispronunciations can strike at anytime.

Flubbed: The 13 Most Mispronounced Words of 2021

It's been a rough year for buzz words: Nothing is more cheugy than not being able to properly pronounce 'cheugy.'

Why Is It Called a 'Semi Truck'?

The names ‘18-wheeler,’ ‘big rig,’ and ‘tractor-trailer’ aptly convey the size and scope of the vehicle. ‘Semi’ seems a little misleading. What gives?

Why Do We Say 'Have a Chip on Your Shoulder'?

What does ‘chip on your shoulder’ mean? These days, nothing literal. But actual chips and shoulders used to be involved.

Frosty the Snowman knows the words for winter from many languages.

14 Words for Winter From Around the World

Take a moment to enjoy the advent of the colder months by curling up with these 14 words for winter from around the world.

Where vs. Whereas: When to Use Each One Correctly

One historical definition of ‘whereas’ is ‘preamble.’ But that’s probably not the one you’re looking for.

Good thing Napster's Sean Parker wasn't around to tell Bronx officials to drop the the.

Why Is It Called “The Bronx” Instead of Just “Bronx”?

The Bronx’s appellative history began with Jonas Bronck, an intrepid Swedish settler who didn't even live there for that long.

20 Words Merriam-Webster Is Adding to the Dictionary in 2021

Merriam-Webster added 455 terms to the dictionary in October 2021. Notable entries include 'dad bod,' 'super-spreader,' and 'fluffernutter.'

20 Words Merriam-Webster Is Adding to the Dictionary in 2021

Merriam-Webster added 455 terms to the dictionary in October 2021. Notable entries include 'dad bod,' 'super-spreader,' and 'fluffernutter.'

Reference these terms on your next ghost hunt.

15 Terms Every Ghost Hunter Should Know

From orb to ghost box, these are the terms to learn before embarking on a paranormal investigation—or binge-watching your favorite ghost-hunting show.

Netflix's global hit Squid Game is sparking an interest in the Korean language.

Netflix’s Squid Game Is Inspiring People to Learn Korean

In the two weeks after the debut of ‘Squid Game’ on Netflix, Duolingo reported a significant increase in new users learning Korean.

Jealousy vs. Envy: What’s the Difference?

The difference between jealousy and envy comes down to what’s motivating your feelings—but there’s often overlap.

America’s 25 Most Misspelled State Names (And Their Most Common Misspellings)

Googling “how to spell Hawaii” is a lot harder when you don’t know how to spell ‘Hawaii.’ But people are doing their best.

If you're writing a conditional statement, then you should use then.

Then vs. Than: When to Use Which

‘More than’ or ‘more then’ isn’t a matter of opinion. But there was a time when they were interchangeable.

Disinterested vs. Uninterested: What’s the Difference?

Should you use ‘disinterested’ or ‘uninterested’? It depends on the context, the era, and how much you care about the grammar sticklers in your life.

Where Do We Get the Term Spitting Image?

The figurative meaning of ‘spitting image’ couldn’t be clearer. The literal meaning depends on which linguist you ask.

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10 International Idioms About Cats

It’s time to let the cat out of the bag: English isn’t alone in featuring cats in its idioms. In languages from all over the world, expressions of all kinds are enhanced by the mention of our feline friends.

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20 Latin Insults You Should Know

Despite its reputation as a learned language of science, religion, and philosophy, ancient Latin was in fact a rough-and-ready language full of strikingly frank insults designed to cut to the bone.

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Why Do Performers Say 'Break a Leg'?

The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.

Hopefully this article will have a positive effect on your grammar skills.

Affect vs. Effect: How to Use Each Word Correctly

Affect or effect? These examples—and a grammar hack from TikTok—will help you remember the difference.

If you use the wrong one, you can always claim it was a typo.

Semicolon vs. Colon: When to Use Each One

Semicolon-versus-colon is one of the most fearsome face-offs in the grammar game. Here’s how to come out on top.

Insure vs. Ensure: What's the Difference?

Insure and ensure started out as alternate spellings of the same word, but today they have slightly different definitions.

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