Here's presenter Michael Rosen and linguist Derek Bousfield discussing one example of hyperbole on BBC Radio 4's Word of ...

"To be pleased as Punch\" is a colourful English idiom used to describe someone who feels highly happy, delighted, or ...

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The tradition in Scotland is to sing the song on Hogmanay — their word for the New Year’s celebrations — with everyone standing in a circle, holding hands. On the final verse of the song, everyone ...

Create a psychologically safe environment where workers feel comfortable asking questions and demonstrating understanding.

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International law didn’t stop Russia from invading Ukraine, then spending years making a mockery of Europe’s security ...

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