Feeling “butterflies in your stomach” perfectly describes that jittery, fluttery rush before something big. The phrase first ...

Being able to speak a language is one thing, but being able to understand it is another. Just because you can speak a language doesn't always mean you know what the other person is talking about. Matt ...

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If you're like me, you use a lot of these phrases, so they don't seem so strange. But to people who aren't American, some of these quirky idioms can sound a little odd, especially if they interpret ...

Unexpected Origins of Popular Sayings: 25 Weird and Wonderful Facts About Everyday Objects You Didnt Know: Have you ever ...

The Portuguese will laugh at you if you give a donkey sponge cake. In Finland, meanwhile, you need to prevent any frogs escaping from your mouth - and if you're in Spain, beware of giving anyone the ...

Every country has its share of idioms and expressions for language learners to grapple with. When translated literally, these can often lose their meaning and sometimes just sound weird. Here’s a ...

There are plenty of phrases around the world that get lost in translation, and we never really understand the true meaning and it's no different when it comes to money. All over the world different ...