Oh, what a bummer!

2008-02-29 11:18

What a bummer! A study by the British Medical Journal reveals that although the Wii game console offers more...

See the light?

2008-02-26 10:48

I don't know what I have to do to make him see the light – what does "see the light" mean?

Zero sum game

2008-02-22 11:57

Globalization is not a zero sum game but a great opportunity for all – what does "zero sum game" mean?

Learn by osmosis

2008-02-19 10:59

These things you pick up by osmosis, or gradually – after meeting them time and again. This is where hobbies come into play.

See the light of day?

2008-02-15 11:12

Never Seen the Light of Day – is the title of a song. What does "see the light of day" mean?

From the old school 

2008-02-05 10:23

What does this – He’s from the old school, fool – mean?

Fool's gold

2008-02-01 10:57

History suggests profits will be far below expectations, possibly making those investments fool's gold.

You do the math

2008-01-29 11:57

What does the expression "you do the math" mean? What math? Give examples.

Ifs and buts

2008-01-18 14:35

Reader question: In this sentence – "I don't want any ifs and buts, just do as she says" – what do "if" and "but" mean?

Down but not out

2008-01-25 11:33

What does the expression "down but not out" mean? And where does it come from? Give examples.

Try as he may

2008-01-22 13:53

Last things first. Don't long for a reply too "badly", or you may get a bad reply.

Anything goes?

2008-01-15 13:55

Reader question: What does "anything goes" mean and, how to use it?

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