Category: The English Language
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13 English Expressions with Surprisingly Funny Origins (Including ‘Spill the Beans’)
The English language is a joy to behold, but a beast to learn. In addition to its numerous irregularities, there’s a plethora of phrases and idioms that seem to make no sense...
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10 First World War slang words we still use today
Banter, camaraderie and a satirical sense of humour helped make life bearable for the everyday Tommy in the trenches during the First World War. But, as BBC Antiques Roadshow presenter Martin Pegler...
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Linguists found the world’s “weirdest” languages—and English is one of them
Is English a “weird” language? Many of us might feel this is true when we’re trying to explain its complex spelling rules, or the meanings of idioms such as “it’s raining cats...