Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re describing (meow, clink, squeak). Some are bizarre sounding (for example, syzygy: ...

Learn the real truths behind these fascinating but often inaccurate sayings. Idioms and sayings often draw from the animal kingdom, providing colourful and memorable expressions that capture the ...

Today, accents vary greatly throughout the Dales but retain commonalities like dropping lots of T’s and H’s. We offer this glossary of some common words and phrases to ‘elp you “talk Tyke.” ...

In the list below, you'll find common holiday sentiments like “seasons greetings,” “let there be light” and “peace on earth, good will to all” and a host of other sayings inspired by ...

Equally as important was the thought common to that time that early sexual excesses could fatally weaken the health of young men. A teen prince who bedded too often, it was feared, was digging ...