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

‘Those Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, ‘Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,’ and…

‘Run Like The Wind’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say that you need to 'run like the wind," and you’re wondering what…

‘That Ship Has Sailed’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did you hear someone say the phrase 'that ship has sailed,' and you’re wondering what…

‘The Pot Calling the Kettle Black’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'the pot calling the kettle black,' and you’re wondering what…

‘Beating a Dead Horse’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you 'beating a dead horse,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Two Peas In a Pod’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you 'two peas in a pod' and you’re wondering what it…

‘Know Him From Adam/Eve’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, 'know him from Adam/Eve,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Now We Are Cooking With Gas/Gasoline’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say the phrase 'now we are cooking with gas/gasoline' and you’re wondering what…

'Thanks for the Information': Meaning, Definition, Examples

Did you receive an email that said 'Thanks for the information'? What does this phrase…

‘Spilled the Beans’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone get mad at you because you ‘spilled the beans’ and you don’t know…

‘POV’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did you come across the term ‘POV’ and are unsure what it means? In this…

‘Good Enough For State Work’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'good enough for state work' and you’re wondering what it…
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