Flying by the seat of your pants. What does this idiom mean? Where did it come from? And how far can doing so take you? ... Read More

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Spoken by one of history’s greatest scientists, Marie Curie’s timeless words continue to inspire people across generations.... Read More

The more that you read, the more things that you'll know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. This aphorism may come from Dr. Seuss, but the wisdom it contains isn't just for kids. ... Read More

Jack of all trades. What does Shakespeare have to do with this phrase.? It isn't one he invented. So, what is the Shakespearean connection? ... Read More

There’s a saying that “you only become old when you stop learning.” While often intended metaphorically, there are real biological benefits to maintaining a lifestyle of curiosity. So learn more and keep your brain young. ... Read More

“The writing is on the wall” isn’t about graffiti, Egyptian hieroglyphics, or the stencils above Grandma's family pictures. What is it about?... Read More

Grassroots movement doesn't mean your lawn has become nomadic. What is in motion, then? And how did this idiom get started? ... Read More

"My Country Right or Wrong" is just one example of a well-worn adage that doesn't mean what we think it means. What does it mean?... Read More

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness. A well-worn adage that doesn't actually mean what we think it means. What is its intended message? ... Read More

When pigs fly is a figure of speech that insinuates complete impossibility. Then there's John Steinbeck's Pigasus. What's that? Find out here.... Read More

Much of LGBTQIA+ identify involves the tension between “coming out” and staying “in the closet.” To kick off pride month, we’re looking at both idioms, their histories, and what it means to live on either side of the closet door.... Read More

The aphorism “down a rabbit hole” is common in this age of endless content. It has become a metaphor for distraction... something you really don't want to end up doing. But here's a Rabbit Hole that you will want to dive into. ... Read More