Luna Foxwood, Author at Word Wise World

Feeling “Under the Weather”? Why Do We Use This Expression?

Luna Foxwood April 24, 2024 No Comments

You will definitely confuse a non-native English speaker if you tell them that you have been feeling a bit "under the weather" lately. This Is What "Under the Weather" Means [...]

Let the Cat Out of the Bag – What Does that Mean and Why Do We Say It?

Luna Foxwood April 23, 2024 No Comments

It is no secret… What Does It Mean to Let the Cat Out of the Bag? “Cat’s out of the bag” is an idiom that means a secret has been [...]

Why Do We Say It “Costs an Arm and a Leg”?

Luna Foxwood April 23, 2024 No Comments

There are so many weird idioms and expressions. We will often know what they mean – like this one. If somebody says that their "car cost an arm and a [...]

What Does “Bite the Bullet” Mean?

Luna Foxwood April 23, 2024 No Comments

“I need to bite the bullet and go back to work next week.” “Bite the bullet”? What does that slang expression mean? And where does it come from? It has [...]

What Does “Gringo” Mean in Slang? And Where Does It Come From?

Luna Foxwood April 23, 2024 No Comments

You may have heard the word “gringo” used in movies. Or maybe someone called you a gringo. What does it mean? And is it just a cute nickname? The Meaning [...]

What Is the Origin of the Word “Picnic”

Luna Foxwood April 19, 2024 No Comments

Food in a basket, sun, cider and butterflies… What’s not to love about a picnic? The name, perhaps? Fret not. The name is quite innocent and derives from French. So [...]

What Is the Origin of the Expression “Break a Leg”?

Luna Foxwood April 19, 2024 No Comments

It makes no sense to tell people to “break a leg” when you look at the words. But that is because the origin has nothing to do with English. What [...]

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Feeling “Under the Weather”? Why Do We Use This Expression?

Let the Cat Out of the Bag – What Does that Mean and Why Do We Say It?

Why Do We Say It “Costs an Arm and a Leg”?

What Does “Bite the Bullet” Mean?

What Does “Gringo” Mean in Slang? And Where Does It Come From?

What Is the Origin of the Word “Picnic”

What Is the Origin of the Expression “Break a Leg”?