Tomato entered English through Spanish tomate, but the word goes back to Nahuatl, the language spoken by the Aztecs in Mexico.
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What “draw a line in the sand” means and where it comes from
“Draw a line in the sand” means setting a firm limit. Here is the likely origin, plus how the phrase is used today.
100 Essential English Terms Everyone Should Know
No. Item Definition 1. accent distinctive pronunciation pattern 2. active voice subject performs action 3. adjective a describing word 4. adverb a word modifying meaning… Continue reading
Portmanteaus that worked better than they should have
Portmanteaus blend two words into one. Some sound awkward, but others, like brunch and smog, become so natural we stop noticing.
The origin of “wash your hands of it”
“Wash your hands of it” comes from the Bible. It began as a symbolic act and now means rejecting responsibility or involvement.