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What “cast pearls before swine” means, and where it comes from

June 6, 2026

This phrase comes from Matthew 7:6 and means giving something valuable to people who will not recognize or appreciate it.

Augment vs. supplement: what is the difference?

June 6, 2026

Augment means increase or enlarge. Supplement means add something extra to support or complete what is already there.

How Spartan became a word for strict simplicity

June 6, 2026

Spartan first referred to people from Sparta. Over time, it also came to describe a plain, disciplined, and comfort free way of living.

What “the early bird catches the worm” means, and where it comes from

June 6, 2026

This common saying means acting early can bring better results. Here is the image behind it and how people use it today.

Why Olympian comes from Mount Olympus

June 5, 2026

Olympian first referred to Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, before it also came to mean an Olympic athlete.

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