The mare in nightmare is not the horse. It comes from an old word for a harmful spirit linked to bad dreams at night.
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Beck and call: the original phrase
The expression is beck and call, not beckon call. Here is what beck means and why the phrase sounds confusing today.
Mixed Conditionals (Advanced Use) Exercise
Level: C1. Focus: Mixed Conditionals (Advanced Use). Exactly one blank appears in each sentence as “….”.
100 Forgotten Idioms
Revive your writing with 100 forgotten idioms, learn when to use them, add color fast, and make everyday speech more vivid and memorable.
Why “cupboard” sounds like “cubbard”
“Cupboard” looks like two clear parts, but its pronunciation changed over time. English spelling often preserves older word forms.