Facial expressions evolved as fast, universal emotional signals, interpreted more reliably than wordless vocalizations. Human ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...

And, to this language devotee, the stories behind our common expressions are often quite intriguing. John Grindrod is a regular columnist for The Lima News, a freelance writer and editor and the ...

This is one of the most common expressions of this kind. It also pops up as “honestly,” or “let me be honest with you.” Subscribe to the Daily newsletter.