Janet Phelps

The phrase Cara Mia means “my beloved” or “my dear” in the Italian language. It is a term of endearment that is most commonly used when talking with a partner (wife or girlfriend). Some common synonyms for cara mia include darling, beloved, sweetheart, and more. In this post we’ll dive deeper into the meaning of … Read more

Everyone has shown up late to an event and asked “Is it too late?” But is this grammatically correct? Should you have said “Is it to late?” Many beginner writers make this very simple mistake. We saw the same conclusion in our analysis of to long or too long! In this article, we’ll teach you … Read more

The phrase “let’s blow this popsicle stand” means to exit or leave a particular place. It can be used in informal situations such as a dinner with friends or a sports game with your family members. This phrase is a relatively knew idiom that was only introduced to modern English in the 1960’s. However, it’s … Read more

We’ve all heard it before, “Have a nice weekend!” It’s such a common phrase said by coworkers and friends alike. I sometimes feel like a broken record telling everyone to “have a great weekend” every Friday afternoon. But do you ever stop to think about other ways to say this phrase? In this article, we’ll … Read more

The phrase “safe travels” is a common phrase that is used to wish someone a safe journey. It is most commonly used before a flight, train ride, or long car ride. There are many synonyms or alternate phrases that can be used including “have a safe journey”, “travel safely”, and “have a smooth trip”. In … Read more

Privilege is the correct spelling & priviledge is a very common misspelling. The word privilege is most commonly used as a noun meaning an advantage gained or special right given. There are many different types of privileges people can have including but not limited to sexual privilege, race privilege, economic privilege and religious privilege. The … Read more

The phrases “would it be ok” and “is it ok” can both be used correctly in the English language. Both phrases are used to ask for permission or authorization to perform an action. The context of your writing determines which phrase should be used in a specific situation. The phrase “would it be ok” is … Read more

We’ve all been in a situation where you have to express your sympathy to a friend or family member. You have to pick the right words to avoid sounding silly or rude. Should you say that’s “to bad” or “too bad”? Grammar can be tricky, and it is very easy to make a simple mistake. … Read more

In the battle of blond or blonde, which is the correct spelling? It’s a question that has caused many arguments and even some bloodshed (okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration). The truth is that both spellings can be correct in the right context. In this article, we’ll teach you how to use blond and blonde … Read more