Learn what petrichor means, when to use this word for the earthy smell of rain on dry ground, and how it fits naturally into a sentence.
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Unexceptionable vs. unexceptional: acceptable or ordinary?
Learn how unexceptionable describes something you cannot reasonably object to, while unexceptional describes something ordinary or unremarkable.
The origin of “monkey’s uncle”
Learn how “I’ll be a monkey’s uncle” expresses surprise or disbelief, and why its possible connection to evolution needs a little caution.
Parts of a house: roof, window, doorway and staircase details
Learn 15 house-part names, from dormers and roof flashing to door trim, window dividers and the components of a staircase.
Chunter: a British word for muttered complaints
Learn how to use chunter, an informal British word for complaining in a low voice, and see how chunter about fits into everyday conversation.
