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Idioms That Only Americans Understand

Though English borrows a lot from other languages, Americans have created plenty of unique sayings. Jump on the bandwagon and learn more about these popular idioms and expressions.

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Slang

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What Are the Newest Emojis?

The latest emoji release brings a quirky mix of new symbols to spice up your digital conversations.

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How To Tell the Difference Between "Creole" and "Cajun"

In Louisiana and New Orleans, "Creole" and "Cajun" mean different things. This time of year, remember to "Laissez les bons temps rouler," a Cajun French phrase for "Let the good times roll!"

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Vocabulary

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Where's Your Acnestis? And Other Interesting Body Parts

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes — but what about the rest of our body parts? Learn some of the more interestingly named parts of the human body, in both technical terms and slang.

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Grammar

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Do you remember teachers imploring you to avoid the passive voice at all costs? The active voice is usually preferable, but there are exceptions. Learn when and how to use both to improve your writing.