Learn what “in the long run” means today, how it likely grew from horse racing, and how to use it naturally in clear sentences.

Sacred relates to holiness or deep reverence. Sacrosanct means too important or protected to be violated or challenged.

“In the hot seat” means under pressure or facing hard questions. Here is the likely origin, plus how the expression is used today.

A grawlix uses symbols such as @, #, and ! in place of profanity. Learn where the term came from and how this comic convention works.