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

‘Out of Your Mind’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say that you're 'out of your mind' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Silver Lining’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say to you 'silver lining' and you’re wondering what it means? In this…

‘Give It a Whirl’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'give It a whirl,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Fair and Square’: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Did someone say they won something 'fair and square,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Born With a Silver Spoon In Their Mouth’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say ‘born with a silver spoon in their mouth,’ and you’re wondering what…

‘Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees, ’ and you’re wondering what…

‘Cold Turkey’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you 'cold turkey,' and you’re wondering what it means? In this…

‘Stab Someone In The Back’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, 'stab someone in the back,' and you’re wondering what it…

‘When It Rains It Pours’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say, ‘when it rains it pours’ and you’re wondering what it means? In…

‘You Can Lead a Horse To Water But You Cannot Make It Drink’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot…

‘Seeing Eye To Eye’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you ‘seeing eye to eye’ and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Through Thick and Thin’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you ‘through thick and thin’ and you’re wondering what it means?…
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