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

‘Break New Ground’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the saying 'break new ground' and wondered what it meant? If…

‘Cut-and-Dry’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever wondered what the expression 'cut-and-dry' means? If so, you've come to the…

‘In a Nutshell’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'in a nutshell'? If so, you might have wondered…

'The Long And Short of It': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'the long and short of it' and wondered what…

‘In the School of Hard Knocks’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'in the school of hard knocks' and wondered what…

‘Have a Ball’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'have a ball' and wondered what it means? If…

‘Get One’s Feet Wet’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'get one's feet wet' and wondered what it means?…

‘Cut One’s Teeth On’: Definition, Meaning Examples

Have you ever heard the saying 'cut one's teeth on' and wondered what it means?…

'The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've ever heard someone say, 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree,' you…

'The Proof Is in the Pudding': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard someone say, 'The proof is in the pudding? It's a bit…

'Variety Is the Spice of Life': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've ever heard someone say, 'Variety is the spice of life, you might have…

'To Be on the Safe Side': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'to be on the safe side' and wondered what…

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