Anime Sub Indo: Did You Know These Phrases Came From Shakespeare?

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Did You Know These Phrases Came From Shakespeare?

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5 Ways Shakespeare Changed How We Talk

Shakespeare's inventive spirit expanded beyond his knack for drama — the Bard coined new words, popularized famous idioms, and even helped standardize the English language.

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Grammar

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What Exactly Is a Preposition?

A preposition indicates the position of something or someone in relation to something else. But what's so special about this part of speech and when do we need to use it?

Idioms

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Why Do We Say "Cut to the Quick"?

This archaic idiom describes delivering an emotional blow so sharp and personal that it metaphorically "cuts" to the most sensitive part of a person.

Slang

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Watch Out for the Double Meanings of These Emojis

Do you know the hidden or double meanings of certain emojis? If you choose to sprinkle your texts and social media posts with emojis, exercise caution, lest you be misunderstood.

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Vocabulary

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Can You Use "Literally" Figuratively?

Do you literally mean "literally," or do you mean "figuratively"? Even the most well-respected dictionaries have loosened up the restrictions on "literally."