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Language 3 min read Do You Know What the "P" in "P.M." Stands For? Our lives are measured by rotating cycles of a.m. and p.m., but do you know what these abbreviations really mean? Continue reading Idioms 4 min read 10 Common Phrases (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong If mistaken words are used often enough, people start to repeat and transmit them in different forms. Here are some of the most common idioms that people mishear and misunderstand. Vocabulary 5 min read 16 of the Most Common Emoji — and How They've Changed As lexicographers can attest, the meaning of a word or an emoji only works if that is how people are using it. Here are some of the most commonly used emoji and what they mean — at least for now. Slang 4 min read Do You Think You Can Translate Gen Z Slang? As hesitant as we are to appear cringe, here's some insight into the Gen Z lexicon. But tread carefully in using, unless you are indeed a member of the group. Popular stories 01 Grammar Follow These Do's and Don'ts of the Apostrophe 02 Slang Where Did These Internet Abbreviations Come From? 03 Language How "OK" Became a Presidential Abbreviation By clicking "Confirm your Email" or selecting an article, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

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