From trendy clothes to words and expressions, some things go out of style. Many of the everyday expressions that most people use can be traced back to dark or sometimes even offensive origins. "It ...

Although the exact origin of the saying is unclear, many attribute it to the 1500s when Sir Thomas More wrote "Four Last Things." It read, "When people notice that someone appears disengaged and wish ...

“Raindrops are falling on my head.” This simple phrase, often heard in songs and poetry, carries a profound metaphorical significance that resonates with many. It can be interpreted in various ways, ...

(CNN) — The words and phrases permeate nearly every aspect of our society. “Master bedrooms” in our homes. “Blacklists” and “whitelists” in computing. The idiom “sold down the river” in our everyday ...

Editor's Note: This article references racial slurs and offensive language. As the Black Lives Matter movement remains in the spotlight after the police killing of George Floyd — most visibly in the ...

Which is why most business leaders strive not to be rude. The problem, according to one public speaking coach who is paid to pay careful attention to how people use and receive language, is that even ...