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

‘Takes Two to Tango’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you 'takes two to tango' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘A Dime a Dozen’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'a dime a dozen,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Off His Rocker’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did you hear someone say the phrase 'off his rocker,' and you’re wondering what it…

‘Snowball Effect’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'snowball effect,' and you’re wondering what it means? In this…

‘Add Insult To Injury’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase 'add insult to injury,' and you’re wondering what it means?…

‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, 'actions speak louder than words', and you’re wondering what it…

‘Cost an Arm and a Leg’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you that something is going to 'cost an arm and a…

‘Method to His Madness’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone describe a person as having a 'method to his madness,' and you’re wondering…

‘The Elephant in the Room’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone use the phrase  'the elephant in the room,' and you’re wondering what it…

‘The Ball Is In Your Court’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, 'The ball is in your court,' and you’re wondering what…

‘The Devil Is In The Details’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say to you, 'The devil is in the details,’ and you’re wondering what…

‘Bigger Fish to Fry’: Definition, Meaning and Examples

Did someone say that they have 'bigger fish to fry,' and you’re wondering what it…
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