Where does the phrase “close, but no cigar” come from? 8 idioms' origins

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Everyday expressions Where does the phrase “close, but no cigar” come from? 8 idioms' origins 5 min. Idioms are a rare breed, aren’t they? They confuse non-native speakers to no end, as they can’t simply be deduced from the meaning of individual words. After all, who in their right mind would accuse someone of stealing their intangible thunder? Or complain about having to burn lamp oil at midnight? Read full article

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Ever wondered what flight attendants are really saying? Guess no more!

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General   Ever wondered what flight attendants are really saying? Guess no more!   3 min. Read Now You’ve probably sat on a plane and listened to flight attendants talk among themselves, but how much did you really understand? Where are they when they talk about the "blue room"? Should we worry about the "pink eye" on board? The code words they use sound funny, and some, dramatic, but one thing is certain: we never got the memo on what they mean. So today, we’re pulling back the curtain and translating some common crew expressions for you! Hop on board! Read Full Article

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