Lalochezia is the rare term for emotional relief gained through swearing. Learn what it names, where it comes from, and how to use it.
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Contact Details Vocabulary Exercise
CEFR A1; focus: contact details vocabulary; 12 single-answer multiple-choice gap-fill items.
What “hard cheese” means, and where it came from
“Hard cheese” is a British expression meaning tough luck. Here is the basic meaning, tone, and the older sense of cheese behind it.
Mixed Complex Tense Review Exercise
CEFR C1; mixed complex tense review; 12 single-answer gap-fill items with API self-audit fields.
What “in the offing” means, and where it comes from
“In the offing” now means likely to happen soon. Its sailing origin helps explain why the phrase suggests something coming into view.