The phrase to butter someone up is an odd one, isn’t it? When you actually think about it, it can’t help but conjure images of
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Why You’ll Never Eat a ‘Cold Shoulder’
When we want to give someone a icy reception or demonstrate a certain coldness towards them, we often find ourselves giving them the ‘cold shoulder’,
Disgusting, Dirty Bookworms
For this week’s Wordy Wednesday, I originally thought we’d follow on from the unintentional theme we seem to have going this week – book addiction
Is ‘Xmas’ Trying to Take Christ Out of Christmas?
I remember when I was a kid, I saw the words ‘XMAS SALE’ painted in huge letters on a shop window. I was only little
Exactly Who Is Gordon Bennett Anyway?
Gordon Bennett! is a phrase that we all know and love. Admittedly, today it’s more likely to be said in jest rather than as a genuine
The Bookwormery: A Positive Points Blog 