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

‘Come From a Good Place‘: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone tell you that you ‘come from a good place’? What does…

‘Keep You Posted’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone tell you they’re going to ‘keep you posted’ and you’re wondering what it…

‘Place an Order’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone ask you to ‘place an order,’ and you’re not sure what it means?…

‘In Awe’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone say they were ‘in awe’ or someone or something? What does…

‘Quote a Price’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say they were going to ‘quote a price’ for you, and you’re wondering…

‘Deepest Sympathy’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone offer their ‘deepest sympathy’ to someone? What does this mean, and…

‘Dynamic Duo’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone use the phrase ‘dynamic duo,’ and you’re not sure what it…

‘Feel Blue’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone tell you that they ‘feel blue’? What does that mean, and where does…

‘Reign In’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

What does the phrase ‘rein in’ mean? Is the proper spelling ‘reign in’ or ‘rein…

‘Chillin’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone tell you that they’re “just ‘chillin’”? What does that mean, and where does…

‘Err on the Side of Caution’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say to you that it’s better to ‘err on the side of caution’?…

‘Bump on the Road’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did you hear someone describe something as a ‘bump on the road’? What does this…
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