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

‘Over My Dead Body’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'over my dead body', and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone tell you that you 'wear your heart on your sleeve' and you’re wondering…

‘Back To Square One’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'back to square one,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Read Between The Lines’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'read between the lines,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

I Hope This Email Finds You Well: Definition, Meaning and Origin

Did you receive an email that starts with the phrase ‘I hope this email finds…

‘Back To The Drawing Board’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'back to the drawing board,' and you’re wondering what it…

‘Light At The End of The Tunnel’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'light at the end of the tunnel', and you’re wondering…

‘Heart Skips a Beat’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'heart skips a beat', and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Jump The Gun’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'jump the gun,' and you’re wondering what it means? In…

‘Break The Bank’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say ‘break the bank,’ and you’re wondering what it means? In this article,…

‘Bury the Hatchet’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'bury the hatchet', and you’re wondering what it means? In…

‘Lose Your Marbles’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone tell you not to 'lose your marbles', and you’re wondering what it means?…
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