What’s the Origin of the Phrase “Quit Cold Turkey”?
You know it has nothing to do with poultry, but what's the real origin of the phrase cold turkey, and...
Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Book-Related Words
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Hidden Critters
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What “Tie the Knot” Means and Where the Phrase Came From
You’ve said it a dozen times, but do you really know the meaning of tie the knot?
Why Do We Say “Piqued My Interest”?
The word "piqued" has more meanings than you might think!
40 of the Hardest Tongue Twisters in the English Language
How many of these hard tongue twisters can you say without stumbling?
Simple Rules for Using an Apostrophe the Right Way
An apostrophe is not an accessory. Here are some easy-to-follow rules for using an apostrophe—and when you definitely shouldn't.
What Is an Aphorism and How Is It Used?
They say knowledge is power—so let's learn all about aphorisms with these common aphorism examples! (Hint: "Knowledge is power" is...
“Lay” vs. “Lie”: Which One Should You Use?
Confused by lay and lie? They're so similar that they're...
Where Did the Phrase “Take It with a Grain of Salt” Come From?
The answer is a mix of history and language evolution with a dash of mystery. Here, two language historians break...
What Does “No Worries” Mean, and Where Did the Term Come From?
Bring some Aussie attitude to your everyday life with this common expression. Here's the real meaning of no worries.
Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words That Shine
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Circles
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Spiritual Matters
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Word Power Vocabulary Quizzes
We've rounded up our favorite Word Power quizzes! Test your vocabulary with these tricky definitions covering every topic.
Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words with Double Letters
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Prohibition Era Words
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words Beginning with N-Z
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The True Origin of “Let the Cat Out of the Bag”
Ever wondered why a cat was in a bag to begin with? Here’s the origin story.
Here’s When You Should Use a Semicolon
The semicolon is the comma's first cousin, but it works a little bit harder; it also makes you look smarter.
Why Do We Say the “Dog Days of Summer”?
Dogs are man's best friend and adorable, but what do they have to do with summer?
105 Funny Words That Sound Ridiculous but Are Totally Real
Do you think you have a good vocabulary? We can guarantee you've probably never heard some of these funny words...
23 Grammar Memes That’ll Crack You Up
These memes about spelling and grammar errors will tickle you're—sorry, YOUR—funny bone!
Where Did the Phrase “Break a Leg” Come From?
Discover how a phrase that sounds like a curse became the ultimate good-luck charm
Where Does the Phrase “Spilling the Beans” Come From?
Let's dig into this classic idiom—because some secrets are too good to keep!
Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words Beginning with A-M
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50 Examples of Onomatopoeia You Never Thought of
You know the classic examples of onomatopoeia like “boom,” “splat,” and “pow,” but there are plenty of words you use...
Where Did the Phrase “Knock on Wood” Come From?
Learn how this age-old superstition took root
100 Acronym Examples You Should Really Know
Learn about the history of these linguistic shortcuts, along with the most commonly used acronym examples—ASAP!
