Phrase of the day: 'Break a leg' - meaning, examples, usage and similar English sayings explainedPhrase of the day: The phrase 'break a leg' traditionally wishes performers good luck. This unusual expression is used before important pla...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Phrase of the Day: 'On Edge'- What does this familiar phrase mean? The everyday expression that perfectly describes feeling like something is about to go wrongThe phrase 'on edge' describes feeling nervous and unable to relax. It originates from the physical sensation of standing near a dangerous ...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.18 AM IST
NYT Connections Hints November 13: Clues and answer for puzzle #886 revealed for ThursdayPlayers of The New York Times’ hit word-association game, NYT Connections, were greeted with a new challenge on Thursday, November 13, as p...
13 Nov, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
NYT Connections Hints and Answer October 27: Start your day with these clues and solution to continue your streakNYT Connections is a daily word association puzzle by The New York Times that presents 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid, challenging players...
27 Oct, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
NYT Strands Hints Today: Spangram revealed — Answers & clues for October 5, 2025NYT Strands is a comparatively new word game in The New York Times “Games” suite. Each puzzle presents a six-by-eight letter grid; players ...
05 Oct, 2025, 07.23 PM IST
NYT Connections Hints September 26: Answers & clues revealed for Friday puzzle #838The New York Times’ word-association game Connections continues to test players across the globe, and Friday’s edition, puzzle #838 for Sep...
26 Sep, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
NYT Strands Hints Today: Were you able to solve the September 13 puzzle #559? Spangram, theme & answers revealedNYT Strands has carved out a niche for itself among puzzle lovers. While Wordle and Connections have dominated the headlines, Strands appea...
13 Sep, 2025, 05.38 PM IST
NYT Connections Hints, Aug 1: Here’s what tripped up players on Friday | Puzzle #782 answers revealedSince its debut, NYT Connections has grown into more than just a game, it’s become part of many users' daily digital routines. The game’s s...
01 Aug, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
NYT Strands hints July 31: Spangram, theme and answers to solve today’s puzzleWith its creative wordplay and increasing difficulty, NYT Strands is capturing the interest of players seeking more than just quick clicks....
31 Jul, 2025, 05.01 PM IST
NYT Mini Crossword Hints, July 29: Answers revealed for Tuesday’s mental challenge | SpoilersThough “The Crossword” remains The New York Times’ flagship puzzle for subscribers, the free-to-play NYT Mini has cultivated a loyal fanbas...
29 Jul, 2025, 05.48 PM IST
NYT Connections hints May 10: Answers, clues and tips to master the word gameAs the popularity of NYT Connections grows, so does the community around it, with daily discussions, theories, and shared victories across ...
10 May, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Why it's utterly silly to expect to find an elephant in the roomThe phrase, if not the animal in the phrase, 'elephant in the room' pops up from time to time. As an idiomatic expression, I grant there is...
04 Feb, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Barack Obama saw India from Narendra Modi's vision, hence the remarks: CongressComments by Obama came a day after the White House refuted suggestions that the US President's public speech in New Delhi in which he touch...
06 Feb, 2015, 08.33 PM IST
Xi Jinping quoted Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi to spiritually connect with IndiansXi has quoted a wide range of prominent figures and idiomatic phrases from China and India to illustrate Beijing's diplomatic philosophy.
19 Sep, 2014, 04.12 PM IST
- Britain exporting locally-grown tea to China
It is all the more intriguing because the producers of this English tea are descendants of Earl Grey, after whom an orange-flavoured blend ...
04 Feb, 2013, 02.15 AM IST
- Politicians still unaware of the perils of losses in translation
If political classes continue to be beleaguered by those differently-abled, there will be many more instances of barbs missing their mark o...
19 Oct, 2012, 05.26 AM IST
- Idiomatic idylls: English is in crisis
Tharoor's controversy only served to highlight the wider malaise that now affects India: unfamiliarity with English idioms.
22 Sep, 2009, 01.37 AM IST