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Drinking water before bed might help ward off dehydration10 while you sleep, and it may also help you attain the drop in core body temperature11 that helps induce sleepiness. There are certain other cases when it may be helpful to drink water before bed. For some, hot water may form part of a relaxing bedtime […]

Soak in a cool Epsom salt bath for about 15 to 20 minutes Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) may not only help with muscle pain. It may also reduce swelling and inflammation. The theory is that Epsom salt draws out toxins and increases relaxation. What is the best home remedy for swollen feet and ankles? We’ve […]

Originally Answered: Why do professional footballers where tiny little shin pads? Because players feel that shinguards interfere with their movement and play, and therefore don’t wish to wear full-size shinguards, and because Referees don’t have the gumption to enforce the Laws and the Spirit of the Game. Why are shin pads so small now? In […]

The phrase originated based on a superstition that knocking or touching wood will ward off evil spirits. Wood and trees have an association with good spirits in mythology. It was considered good luck to tap trees to let the good spirits know that you were there. Where did Term knock on wood come from? Knocking […]

Slipper Size Chart & Fit Guide If you’re a US size… If you’re a European size… Buy Dearfoams size… 5 – 6 36 – 37 Small 7 – 8 38 – 39 Medium 9 – 10 40 – 41 Large 11 – 12 42 – 43 X-Large Is a size 9 medium or large? Size […]

Definition of buck up intransitive verb. : to become encouraged : brace up. transitive verb. 1 : improve, smarten. 2 : to raise the morale of. What does buck up mean slang? Cheer up; take courageInterjection. buck up. (idiomatic) Cheer up; take courage; take heart. (idiomatic, dated) Hurry up; make haste. How do you buck […]

To remain patient and calm, especially when beginning to become angry or upset with impatience. Usually said as an imperative. What does the idiom hold on mean? idiom (also hold tight) to make yourself continue to do what you are doing or stay where you are although it is difficult or unpleasant: If you can […]

When writing in American English, treat groups as singular (the team is , the board is ), unless considering the individuals that make up the group. In British English, prefer the plural verb with collective nouns (the government are , the committee are ), unless speaking of the group as a single unit. Should a […]

Definition of skeletons in the/someone’s cupboard British, informal. : something bad or embarrassing that happened in someone’s past and that is kept secret He asked if she had any skeletons in her cupboard that might affect her political campaign. Where does skeleton in the cupboard come from? In order for doctors to study anatomy and […]

very difficult. Definition of pig of a British, informal. : very difficult I had a pig of a day at work. When you call someone a pig What does it mean? If you call someone a pig you mean that they eat too much, are not clean, or are not a nice person. What did […]

informal. : to start trying to think of what should be done. Where does the phrase put on your thinking cap come from? The term thinking cap denotes an imaginary cap humorously said to be worn in order to facilitate thinking. The earliest instance that I have found is from the Western Carolinian (Salisbury, North […]

To punch someone very hard. When he made that comment about their mother, Pete went up and socked him one right in the eye. What does it mean when you sock someone? to hit someone: He socked his brother in the eye. What does sock it up mean? phrase​informal. DEFINITIONS1. used for saying that someone […]

Clap cold Gone completely cold, usually of food or drink. May happen if you leave your tea to mash for too long. What does tea mean in Yorkshire? In Yorkshire, lunch is usually called dinner and dinner can be called tea, which can be confusing for those who aren’t from the region and expect tea […]

1 US : to behave very well in order to gain someone’s approval When I visited my girlfriend’s parents I tried to be very polite and put my best foot forward. 2 British : to try as hard as possible to do something difficult I’ve got to put my best foot forward to meet this […]

Since they’re 86% cotton, they’re ultra soft and cozy — the kind of socks you want to leave on after you get home or put on after a long day of work to cuddle up on the couch. Pairing them with my favorite white sneakers doesn’t scream for attention but, like many of Happy Socks’ […]

If you accept a “bless you,” then it’s easy to respond appropriately: Say “yes,” or “yes, thank you,” or just “thanks.” Or signal yes — nod your head, or wink your eye, or simply smile. How do you respond to bless you? EXPLANATION: When someone sneezes in the United States, more often than not someone […]

[ U ] old-fashioned informal. nonsense or something that is not true. Has an eye idiom meaning? idiom. to have an ability to notice something: She has a good eye for detail. Is it eyewash or eye wash? Emergency eye wash equipment is used to drench or flush the eyes with water when dust, irritants, […]

Continue to make futile attempts, fight to no purpose. For example, The candidates for office were so much alike that we thought our vote amounted to beating the air. How do you use beat the air in a sentence? He raised his forefinger and beat the air oldly before his voice spoke. They are beating […]

From the 1920’s onwards, Fishnet stockings were worn by flapper girls as a symbol of their sexuality. Paired with flapper dresses this contemporary piece of hosiery allowed the wearer to show their legs whilst retaining some coverage. What can I wear to a 1920s party? For a true flapper-inspired look, try a beaded or feather […]

Pull-one-s-head-in definition Filters. (figuratively, Australia, New Zealand) To withdraw; to discontinue what one is doing or saying; to back off. I really should have pulled my head in once they produced that evidence. Where does the saying pull your head in come from? Etymology. Perhaps from the habit of soldiers poking their heads out of […]