Carly Forsaith

Carly Forsaith is one of the lead freelance writers for WritingTips.org. Carly is a copywriter who has been writing about the English language for over 3 years. Before that, she was a teacher in Thailand, helping people learn English as a second language. She is a total grammar nerd and spends her time spotting language errors on signs and on the internet.

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Carly Forsaith

'A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever tried to explain something to someone, and they just weren't getting it?…

'Playing with Fire': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Where does the expression 'playing with fire' come from, and what does it mean? If…

'Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever wondered what it means to 'make a mountain out of a molehill?'…

'Bite the Bullet': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've ever heard the saying 'bite the bullet,' you might have wondered what it…

'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever wondered what it means when people say, 'Let sleeping dogs lie'? If…

'Keep Your Chin Up': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you're wondering what the saying 'Keep your chin up' means, you're in the right…

'Tie the Knot': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'tie the knot?' If so, you might be wondering…

'Throw Someone Under the Bus': Definition, Meaning, Examples

What does it mean when you say you'll 'throw someone under the bus?' Read on…

'Turn Over a New Leaf': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'turn over a new leaf?' It's a peculiar saying…

'Not Playing with a Full Deck': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've been wondering what 'not playing with a full deck' means, you've come to…

'Where There's Smoke, There's Fire': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've ever heard the expression 'where there's smoke, there's fire,' you might have wondered…

'You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too': Definition, Meaning, Examples

'You can't have your cake and eat it too' is a peculiar expression. Many protest…
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