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

'Cross That Bridge When You Come to It': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'Cross that bridge when you come to it' and…

'Hit the Hay': Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the phrase 'hit the hay?' Do you know what it means?…

Fourth of July or 4th of July: What's the Difference?

Should you write 'Fourth of July' or '4th of July'? There are several different ways…

'Give Someone The Cold Shoulder': Definition, Meaning, Examples

What does it mean to 'give someone the cold shoulder?' In this article, you'll learn…

'Fit as a Fiddle’: Definition, Meaning, Examples

Have you ever heard the expression 'fit as a fiddle' and wondered what on earth…

'Bite the Hand That Feeds You': Definition, Meaning, Examples

If you've ever heard the phrase 'bite the hand that feeds you,' you might have…

'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…
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