The Word Stories Behind The “Twelve Days Of Christmas” Gifts

partridge in a pear tree

The likelihood of finding a partridge in a pear tree is slim, and not just because partridges aren't big fruit eaters. Partridges are ground-nesting birds, preferring to avoid soaring journeys and high perches. The word ultimately comes to us from perdix, the Greek word for the bird. This word is thought to be based on a verb meaning "to break wind" ... apparently referring to the sound of the bird’s wings as it flies off.

Idiom "a sly dog"

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Everyday English Phrases & Expressions

Here are some English phrases used in everyday situations. They’re very common, but they’re rather colloquial, so you often won’t find them in an English textbook! Learn these phrases and expressions as well as the situations in which you can use each one.

Idiom "gentleman's agreement"

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Idiom "Is the glass half empty or half full?"