The season to put on costumes, go out in ridiculous clothes and parade around the city has come! It is the time for carnival, Mardi Gras, carnaval… What do you call it? Is there a difference between the three of them? Let’s find out! Carnival history It’s important to note that this celebration started with …
‘Tis the season: holidays, parties and feasts. Music can improve the atmosphere, but food is the focus of all gatherings (at least in Spain!). So what better to get into the festive spirit than to learn some expressions with food? The apple of one’s eye Source: https://grammarist.com/idiom/the-apple-of-ones-eye/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20the%20apple%20of,pupil%20of%20the%20human%20eye If you have been told that you are …
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Most of us have been called or have called others silly, daft, dumb, cretin or something similar in our lives. As much as we know the general meaning of these words, it is normal to not pay attention to the nuances of each insult. Much less know the origin of each of these words. But …
Have you ever looked up your birthstone and wondered where it came from? Well, we certainly did, but we were even more curious about the origin of the name of some gems. Garnet If you were born in January, you are probably familiar with this stone. Red in color, the meaning of garnet makes sense, …
Animals are a big part of life on Earth and, since the beginning of times, it has been reflected in language. From cave paintings to modern English, people have included animals in phrases, expressions and idioms. Let’s take a look at some! To kill two birds with one stone Source: https://www.theidioms.com/kill-two-birds-with-one-stone/ If you achieve two …
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English idiomatic expressions can be over my head: if they are read literally, they make no sense. However, they can make sense if you know their origin (or if you make up its origin to fit the meaning). We have compiled 3 expressions with body parts with their meaning, a fake origin and their real …
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Summer is about to end, what a shame. However, we have had a good time. Some of us have been to the beach, to the pool or have visited a new place. Many of us have met some friends or family and prepared a barbecue, right? We have bought some meat and vegetables and cooked …
Craving BBQ and ketchup? Find out now their surprising origin! Read More »
Do you want to know what “red-hot”, “white elephant” and some more expressions mean and where they come from? Keep on reading!
