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Born2Invest
April 29, 2018
I'm fascinated by these phrases. I've read them so many times in complaint letters that I just gloss over them now, dismissing them as empty rhetoric. O'Flahavan is reluctant to connect the dots and say what we're all thinking—that words will never make some of the airline industry's customer-unfriendlyÃâà...
Independent.ie
April 29, 2018
Sometimes phrases get muddled up in our heads, and sometimes the consequences are hilarious. Here are nine combined phrases, idioms and metaphors that actually, might just be worth remembering the next time you're searching for the appropriate thing to say. 1. Bridges. “We'll burn that bridge whenÃâà...
Bustle
April 27, 2018
Dirty talk. You're typically either into it or you're not. But no matter where you fall on the dirty talk spectrum, there just may come a time in your life where dirty talk will come up in bed and you may want to try dirty talk again. And you can; even if you do kinda hate it. It's all about word choice. “Limit the use ofÃâà...
Motley Fool
April 27, 2018
Sometimes, though, those office interactions take a more irritating turn, particularly when our coworkers dole out their most cliched and cringe-worthy phrases. It may be that the person asking if you're "working hard or hardly working" doesn't realize that the query isn't clever anymore, even when usedÃâà...
STLtoday.com
April 27, 2018
That phrase, according to a survey by OnePoll of 2,000 American workers on behalf of communications technology provider Jive Communications, topped a list of 40 of the most cringe-worthy phrases said in the workplace. So if you're thinking of using that phrase to motivate, please think twice.
TIME
April 26, 2018
When President Donald Trump again referred to an NBC news anchor in a tweet this week as “Sleepy Eyes Chuck Todd,” people on social media questioned whether the epithet was anti-Semitic, given that Todd is Jewish. Trump had used the descriptor to describe Todd in years past without inspiring muchÃâà...
Firstpost
April 1, 2018
Pune: Underlining the RSS's "inclusive" character, its chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said slogans like 'Congress-mukt Bharat' were mere political phrases and not part of the language of the Sangh. The top brass of the BJP, which considers the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as its ideologicalÃâà...
Business Insider
March 30, 2018
If you've ever been a patient in the ER or a doctor's office, odds are you've heard a nurse throw around some unusual words or phrases. Thanks to popular TV hospital dramas, we're familiar with phrases such as "coding," "stat," and "crash cart." But there are other names, phrases, and abbreviations nurses use to describeÃâà...
HuffPost
March 30, 2018
“These all-or-nothing phrases are typically exaggerations and used to illustrate a point or elicit an emotional response. However, these statements are often inaccurate (e.g., 'You never listen to me!') and can set your partner up to become defensive. As a result, they'll likely miss the true message of whatÃâà...
Business Insider
March 30, 2018
If you've ever been a patient in the ER or a doctor's office, odds are you've heard a nurse throw around some unusual words or phrases. Thanks to popular TV hospital dramas, we're familiar with phrases such as "coding", "stat," and "crash cart". But there are other names, phrases, and abbreviations nursesÃâà...
Fast Company
March 29, 2018
There are some things you already know not to mention via email; political opinions, anything that could be considered sexual harassment, and office gossip are among the no-brainers. But there are also some less obvious topics and phrases you'd do well to stay away from, particularly if you want to comeÃâà...
Middletown Press
March 27, 2018
Brits and Americans might speak the same language, but there are plenty of British words, phrases, and slang that mean something totally different in America. These differences can cause embarrassment or even get you into trouble. If you ask a British woman about her pants, for example, she'll assumeÃâà...
Mashable
March 27, 2018
Whenever you spend a lot of time in a confined space with a group of people, it's not uncommon for a new language to develop. SEE ALSO: Email sign-offs, ranked. Slang. Shorthand. Odd sayings. It happens all the time. Normally it's fine. Not in offices, though. In the workplace — particularly in meetingsÃâà...
The Knife Media
March 26, 2018
This week's top spin words come from the media coverage of Cambridge Analytica, Putin's reelection, the U.S. spending bill, China tariffs and other stories. See how subjective phrases such as “fit of pique” and “clobbered in the crossfire” promote biased narratives and distort people's understanding of theÃâà...
Dark Reading
March 23, 2018
Having worked in many different security environments, I've picked up on more than a few phrases that you hear only in the security operations center (SOC). These catchphrases frequently need translation — especially as CISOs and the entire C-suite look to get more involved with their organizations'Ãâà...
Entrepreneur
March 23, 2018
Entrepreneurs need to be careful when pitching their idea to investors for the first time. A perfect pitch can get your startup funded and help you win over investors. When trying to raise money, first-time founders often fumble their words or use big words (which makes even smart people look stupid) becauseÃâà...
BBN Times
March 22, 2018
"You know what, I'm not going to lie, to be totally honest, I just have to say, come on guys, we are literally like unpacking the fact that these phrases drive us crazy!" A recent poll in the Mail Online questioned which everyday words, phrases and idioms drive us insane and the list of suggestions wasÃâà...
BBN Times
March 22, 2018
"You know what, I'm not going to lie, to be totally honest, I just have to say, come on guys, we are literally like unpacking the fact that these phrases drive us crazy!" A recent poll in the Mail Online questioned which everyday words, phrases and idioms drive us insane and the list of suggestions wasÃâà...
PR Daily
March 22, 2018
Writers are often too familiar with their own ideas to spot mistakes and poor phrasing in their work. When you're reading someone else's writing, though, you see points that need clarity and sentences that can be worded better. Entrepreneur contributor Shaun Buck reminds us that people have an "infiniteÃâà...
Dark Reading
March 22, 2018
Having worked in many different security environments, I've picked up on more than a few phrases that you hear only in the security operations center (SOC). These catchphrases frequently need translation — especially as CISOs and the entire C-suite look to get more involved with their organizations'Ãâà...
Bustle
March 21, 2018
"There are no magic phrases or words that will improve your conversations and prevent arguments," Celeste Headlee, Conversation Expert for Plenty of Fish, tells Bustle. "Having prepared things to say, often causes a lot of problems, mostly because you're not really listening, you're just trying to find a wayÃâà...
Grist
March 21, 2018
... has systematically disappeared from government websites, social media accounts, and science research, resulting in a culture of censorship. If you, like a typical Trump administration employee, can't bring yourself to mention the-change-that-must-not-be-named, try these alternative phrases instead.
Lancashire Evening Post
March 19, 2018
Lancashire is not only the greatest county in England, but we also talk reet good as well. And while there may be some similarities with other dialects across the UK, Lanky lingo is still the best. Don't worry, we've left the the barm cake, bap, tea cake row for another day. So that's enough of me mitherin' on!
NPR
March 18, 2018
On-air challenge: Every answer today is a made up two-word phrase in which the first word starts DE- and the second word sounds like the first one without the DE-. Example: Chooses teams —> DECIDES SIDES. 1. Hates exams 2. Lowers trenches filled with water as means of defending castles 3.
Bustle
March 17, 2018
You can probably think of your own relationship, or relationships you have been in, and think back to sweet, meaningful things that you and your significant other said to each other. Below, relationship experts share common phrases happy couples say regularly, and you'll probably recognize and/or beÃâà...
IrishCentral
March 17, 2018
Want to know how to tell somebody you love them or get that drunk to move out of your way in Irish on Saint Patrick's Day? Miranda the Adventurer and the Los Angeles Gaelic League teach some useful Irish language phrases. Saint Patrick's Day is the perfect time of year to start learning Irish whenÃâà...
WBAL Baltimore
March 13, 2018
Physicist and author Stephen Hawking possessed an uncanny ability to come up with memorable phrases and sayings that summed up his worldview. Here is a short selection of his many famous observations: — "We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But weÃâà...
Business Insider
March 10, 2018
We asked Harvard Professor and the author of "Enlightenment Now", Steven Pinker about his thoughts on the meaning and significance behind two of president's favorite phrases. Steven Pinker: In my view, the slogan "Make America Great Again" is not a recipe for a continuing progress. For one thing, itÃâà...
Vanguard
March 8, 2018
The compilation edited by Olumide Babalola combines the appellate courts' reliance on definitions from Black's Law Dictionary, Stroud's Judicial Dictionary, Words and Phrases Legally Defined, 2nd Edition, The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, The Webster's Dictionary, Chambers 21st CenturyÃâà...
Yorkshire Post
March 7, 2018
Travel company Premium Tours used the search engine's autocomplete feature to discover what browsers were most likely to type when searching for a city's name. Many British towns were suffixed by the phrase 'a dump' - but the picture was much rosier for Leeds, as the phrase 'the best place to live' wasÃâà...
Economic Times
March 6, 2018
They banned and then removed the ban on the letter 'N' - possibly because it was ludicrous - but they made it illegal to use several other words and phrases that could be construed as critical of Xi. The phrase 'Xi Zedong' is banned, for instance, because critics online are comparing Xi to an earlier ChineseÃâà...
CBS News
March 6, 2018
They temporarily banned the use of the phrases "personality cult" and "my emperor," and also references to Winnie the Pooh (a character long used to mock Xi Jinping based on an apparent resemblance). One social media post showed the bear hugging a large pot of honey with the caption: "Find the thingÃâà...
Ladders
March 3, 2018
Hey, I'm not sure if you have the time right now, but it would be great if you can read my latest column. Is that OK? …said the weakest communicator ever. Confidence is a powerful tool to gain respect and get stuff done. Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up for Morning Motivation!
mySanAntonio.com
February 28, 2018
12 phrases every true San Antonian knows. By Elizabeth Robinson, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News ..... Click through the slideshow above to see the 12 phrases you must know to call yourself a true San Antonian. erobinson@mysa.com | Twitter: @eeelizzzabeth Ãâ÷ Sponsored Links Sponsored Links.
Inc.com
February 26, 2018
This constant positive feedback loop, coupled with occasional but infrequent corrections, turns you into the type of leader that other people want to be around, even if your office and your desk is a little bigger and has a better view. (That's fixable, too.) Here are the phrases that can help you become moreÃâà...
Wisconsin Public Radio News
February 21, 2018
Co-host of A Way With Words Grant Barrett will be joining us to talk rhyme-- specifically compound rhymes and schoolyard rhymes. Have you ever heard someone refer to a snake as a "nope rope"? Or use the phrase "chalk and talk" to refer to lecture teaching? We'll talk about the quirky compounds we useÃâà...
CNBC
February 20, 2018
As you compose emails and documents (and in conversation too), remove these words and phrases from your vocabulary. They make you look weak. More from Danny Rubin: A 5-second strategy for writing excellent sales emails Ãâ÷ 8 email mistakes that make you look dumb Ãâ÷ How to use the 'wrinkle method'Ãâà...
Lifehacker
February 15, 2018
The English language is constantly evolving, with new words and phrases spreading among us like an infection—we hear things, then we say those things. The problem is that we don't always bother to wonder if we should. Because of that, the original meaning of some demeaning and hateful expressionsÃâà...
HuffPost
February 9, 2018
25 Phrases To Inspire Confidence In Your Child. As a parent, our words become the internal language in the minds of our children. 02/09/2018 02:00 pm ET. MotherlyÃâà...
My Jewish Learning
February 5, 2018
The 11 Best Ladino Expressions and Phrases To Know. Learn some choice phrases, including the most epic sneeze response ever, in this Sephardic language also known as Judeo-Spanish. By Devin E. Naar and Ty AlhadeffÃâà...
1057news.com (blog)
December 31, 1999
Ever caught yourself “giving it 100 percent” or “thinking outside of the box”? If so, you might be making your co-workers cringe. New research suggests seven in 10 American workers are guilty of using the most cringe-worthy phrases at the office — with “give it 110 percent” the leading offender. The studyÃâà...
Moneyish
December 31, 1999
“These phrases definitely aren't going anywhere any time soon. There's a reason they're so well-known and exercised within office spaces,” said John Pope, Jive's senior vice president, in a statement. “However, overuse has diluted the meaning of many phrases. If you're constantly told to give a project 110%, over time itÃâà...
PR Daily
December 31, 1999
Writers are often too familiar with their own ideas to spot mistakes and poor phrasing in their work. When you're reading someone else's writing, though, you see points that need clarity and sentences that can be worded better. Entrepreneur contributor Shaun Buck reminds us that people have an "infiniteÃâà...
PR News
December 31, 1999
Earlier this month, PR News launched its own version of March Madness with the 2018 Most Overused PR Words & Phrases Tournament. Communicators reached out to us via Twitter with their votes for the most egregious examples of corporate jargon, from "trending" and "industry-leading" to "quite frankly.
YourTango
December 31, 1999
14 'Love Phrases' Husbands Need To Know (That Might Even Save Your Marriage) ... Learning what I call "love phrases" is one way to help. These responses will help you communicate better by tailoring your words to meet your wife's needs. Here are 14 love phrases that will help you save your marriageÃâà...
The Times
December 31, 1999
Tony Cooke, from Blackrock in Co Dublin, has a reason for making sure he keeps his voice as it deteriorates due to multiple system atrophy, a rare degenerative disease; he wants to make sure his dog still understands his commands. Mr Cooke has tried a few systems but found something lacking. “WhenÃâà...
Business Insider
December 31, 1999
Workplace jargon is no joke — you might not think about the words and phrases you use on a daily basis, but it's time you start paying attention. Why? There are a few words and phrases that make you look like an amateur — and whether or not you're aware of some of the words you're saying, your boss orÃâà...
PR News
December 31, 1999
Earlier this month, PR News launched its own version of March Madness with the 2018 Most Overused PR Words & Phrases Tournament. Communicators reached out to us via Twitter with their votes for the most egregious examples of corporate jargon, from "thought leader" and "industry-leading" toÃâà...
