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Learning Spanish under pressure

I thought this would be easier if we both spoke the same language.

Here are nine phrases explained so you aren’t so confused when your Aunt from the Old Country starts ripping

When you hear the name “Derek,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a solid, reliable guy—perhaps the friendly

Yes, “funner” is a real word. It’s probably the funnest version of fun.

Out: “YOLO” (You only live once). In: “YOLO in Cleveland.”

Here are some phrases that were once popular recently but have generally fallen out of favor or are considered outdated

“Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” So I won and all I get is a chicken dinner? No cash? No Bitcoin? No

There are sayings we use all the time that we don’t think about. Like, “Run for the hills!” Run for