Sophia Merton

Sophia Merton

Sophia Merton is one of the lead freelance writers for WritingTips.org. Sophia received her BA from Vassar College. She is passionate about reading, writing, and the written word. Her goal is to help everyone, whether native English speaker or not, learn how to write and speak with perfect English.

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Sophia Merton

‘Under the Weather': Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say they are feeling 'under the weather' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Sorry to Hear That’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone say, ‘sorry to hear that,’ and you’re wondering what it means?…

“The Latter”: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you come across the phrase ‘the latter’ and you’re wondering what it means? In…

‘Thanks Heaps’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say to you, ‘thanks heaps,’ and you’re wondering what it means? In this…

‘Nil Carborundum Illegitimi’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you come across the phrase ‘nil carborundum illegitimi’ and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Bougie’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say ‘bougie,’ and you’re wondering what it means? In this article, we’ll take…

‘How Are You Feeling Now/Today?' Meaning, Definition, and How to Reply

Did someone ask you, ‘how are you feeling now/today’ and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘What Are You Doing?': Meaning and How to Reply

Did someone ask you, ‘what are you doing’ and you’re wondering what it means? In…

What Day is 'Mid-to-Late February'? Meaning, Definition, and Examples

Did someone use the phrase ‘mid to late February,’ and you’re wondering what days they…

‘The Pleasure is All Mine': Meaning, Definition, and How to Reply

Did someone say to you, ‘the pleasure is all mine’, and you’re wondering what it…

‘Noted With Thanks': Meaning, Definition, and Examples

Did you receive an email that says ‘noted with thanks?’ What does this phrase mean?…

‘All My Prayers Are With You': Meaning, Definition, and How to Reply

Did someone say to you, ‘all my prayers are with you,’ and you’re wondering what…
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