Phrases, Unpacked: Next Thing You Know

Phrases, Unpacked: Next Thing You Know

Welcome to our new series of posts dedicated to handy phrases. In each post, we’ll unpack one phrase at a time and teach you everything you need to know about it. And the next thing you know, you’ll be able to use it confidently and naturally in everyday speech.

The first phrase in the series is, fittingly, “the next thing you know.” It’s definitely a phrase worth knowing, so let’s dive right in!


Add the right phrases, and next thing you know, you’re telling richer stories that connect, engage, and inspire.
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How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather. Part 2

How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather. Part 2

It’s been two years since we published “How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather,” but this topic remains, well, hot every summer, especially when the sun chooses violence.

In our first post, we explored adjectives and synonyms for hot and the subtle differences in their meanings. This time, we’re diving into funny and colorful ways to describe scorching heat, so let’s get right to it.

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What About vs. How About

What About vs. How About

Have you ever wondered whether to use “how about” or “what about” in a sentence? You might feel like you understand the difference but aren’t completely sure. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. It will help you clearly distinguish between the two and give you a chance to practice using both with confidence.

I’m tired of pizza for dinner every night. How about trying sushi? – What about the leftover tacos in the fridge? Should we save them for tomorrow?
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