For St. Patrick’s Day, we’re taking a look at the aphorism, “Luck of the Irish.” While used with a positive connotation today, a look into Irish history reveals a much darker past. But how could “good luck” be so sinister?... Read More

T he phrase "turn the other cheek" has come to be interpreted as an admonishment to “just let it go.” But that understanding of... Read More.

The aphorism "Great minds think alike" may not mean what you think it means. Discover its intended message here.... Read More

L ike many mothers, my mom drilled the importance of being nice into my young psyche.  She used expressions like the direct and simple... Read More.

C harity begins at home. We’ve all heard the expression. Usually in response to financial aid going to other nations. Or when we’re asked... Read More.

"It's a cakewalk" is typically used to mean something so easy success is certain. But the origins of this expression are anything but easy.... Read More

"Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" is just one example of a well-worn adage that doesn't mean what we think it means. What does it really mean?... Read More

"Go the extra mile" is just one example of a well-worn adage t hat doesn't mean what we think it means. What is it really telling us?... Read More

Y our mom might have used this saying to explain why you have to take your little brother when you go to the movies... Read More.

T he aphorism carpe diem was penned by the Roman poet Horace in 23 BCE, making it one of the oldest philosophical mottos in... Read More.

Being able to read between the lines is a valuable skill. And this idiom has roots in the centuries-old world of secret communication. How can reading between the lines benefit you?... Read More