It is a French word used in English with an unusual pronunciation. If you are curious about the etymology, you should keep on reading. Continue reading
Category Archives: Grammar
Obsolete # 248
It’s a sad definition; “No longer in use”. Stay tuned. Continue reading
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Alcohol # 247
I know it’s Tuesday but because it feels like a Monday, we are going to discuss alcohol.
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Bello # 246
It means “Beautiful”, “Great”, “Handsome” etc. in Italian. But..there is a but. Stay here, be curious.. Continue reading
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Sheep and wolves #245
Sheep and wolves, “Pecore e lupi”. Don’t leave us, stay with us. Continue reading
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Magari! # 244
It’s one of the most common expressions in Italian. Like always, hang around. (Unless you won the Powerball..). Continue reading
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Fava beans #243
We don’t throw rocks at pigeons; we use fava beans.. Continue reading
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A cappella.
Same question lately. Why do we use the expression “A cappella”. Here’s my old post again. (and yes, it spells with two “P’s”. Continue reading
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Immaculate #238.
We all know the meaning. About the etymology and other curios stay tuned. Continue reading
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Pest – 237
In English it’s a simple nuisance. The real meaning is more dramatic. Stay tuned. Continue reading
