“Hoist with your own petard” began as a literal military image and now means being harmed by your own plan or tactic.
What “hoist with your own petard” originally meant
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100 Best Synonyms for “Measured”
Need a better word for measured? Browse 100 top synonyms, with nuanced options for writing, speech, tone, pace, and thoughtful expression.
100 Words to Describe Mistakes in English
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Where “buy the farm” comes from, and why its origin is still debated
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“Buy the farm” means “die,” but the famous military insurance story is not proven. Here is what we know, and what remains uncertain.
100 Words Every Suburban Resident Should Know
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