This is literally true. Even if a clock is stopped because it is broken, it will still produce the correct time twice a day. This phrase has been applied to people who are seldom correct and rarely reliable. They can be right some of the time, even if it is by accident. Example: … Read More
One of the things the doctor originally told me about my injury is that my leg would be black and blue. There was blood pooling where my muscle detached and it would bruise a lot. However, I am happy to say that never happened. Actually my leg seems to be healing pretty fast. I hope … Read More
Here is a phrase that I have been hearing lately. Originally (1970s) this phrase was applied to computer programing. Instead of admitting there was a problem with the program, computer programmers would identify it and call it a feature. So, the phrase is meant to make something sound better than it actually is. I think … Read More
I have some lovely friends. Last night at game night, one of my friends brought me some food and some flowers. I am in the early stages of recovering from my leg injury and for me it was just nice hanging out with people. I am unlikely to leave my apartment for a while. And … Read More
Yesterday I was playing ping pong when I felt a tremendous pain in my calf muscle (lower leg). It felt like someone kicked me as hard as possible. I ended up going to the hospital and found out that I detached my muscle. The doctor said it wasn’t from one incident but from overuse. I … Read More
Recently I bought a capsule coffee machine. I also bought some capsules (pods) with Tim Horton’s coffee inside. Tim Horton’s is the most popular café in Canada. Today I shared the Canadian flavor with co-workers. Actually, I learned a new Korean expression, 커혈. It is a portmanteau of coffee (커피) + blood transfusion (수혈). So, … Read More
If something is running like a well-oiled machine, it is working perfectly. Machines usually work best when they are supplied with a lot of oil. There is a lot less noise and the machines will work more efficiently. So, a well-oiled machine is a metaphor for something that is working smoothly (very well). The phrase … Read More
Recently my family was on pins and needles as my grandmother was taken to the hospital. It looked like she had a stroke and our family was very concerned. However, the doctors determined that it was only a TIA (transient ischemic attack). We are thankful that she is fine now. The term on pins and … Read More
This phrase means to understand something without being told explicitly. It is a way to suggest something, as in, “I’m really thirsty, if you catch my drift.” It is implied that the speaker wants to be given something to drink. The phrase calls attention to something that is not explicitly said. It tells the listener … Read More
When a group of people are all thinking the same way, they have a hive mind. “Hive mind” can also be called groupthink, group mind, shared intelligence, swarm intelligence or universal mind. The term hive mind comes from the behavior of some animals (bee and ants are good examples). As a matter of fact … Read More
