Inklab

07/08/2024

PHRASE OF THE DAY
*serve someone right*

Meaning: this is used to indicate that someone deserves some bad repercussion

Usage:

1. It *serves him right* that he was disciplined for coming late. He is never serious with classes.

2. Can you imagine that they were out partying? *Serves them right* that they lost the final.

05/08/2024

WORD OF THE DAY
*Overbearing* (adjective)

This means trying to control the behaviour of other people often in an annoying or unwanted way.

SYNONYMS: _bossy, arrogant, domineering_

For example:

1. The Lawyer's *overbearing* attitude has made his associates disinterested in case research.

2. She has this *overbearing* way of speaking to people and it's very infuriating.

28/07/2024

27/07/2024

Dedication and Time investment

27/07/2024

Rules for men

3. Never insult the cooking when you are the guest.
Showing gratitude and respect for hospitality is essential. Criticizing the cooking is disrespectful and ungrateful, especially when someone has gone out of their way to host you.

4. Never eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.
This rule underscores courtesy and consideration for others. It demonstrates awareness and respect for shared resources and the contributions of others.

27/07/2024

Rules for Men:

1. ```Never shake a hand sitting down.```

Standing up shows respect and engagement. It signifies that you value the person you are meeting and are fully present in the interaction.

2. ```Protect who is behind you, and respect who is beside you.```

This emphasizes loyalty and honor. Protecting those behind you means safeguarding your family, friends, and teammates. Respecting those beside you signifies recognizing the equality and value of your peers.

26/07/2024

WORD OF THE DAY

*Ennui* (noun)

This means a feeling of listlessness, boredom, and a lack of interest or excitement, often due to a lack of challenge or stimulation.

SYNONYMS: apathy, lethargy, tedium, malaise

For example:

1. After a few months of doing the same job, he started to feel _ennui_ and was looking for a change.
2. The character in the novel struggled with _ennui_ and felt disconnected from the world around her.

25/07/2024

WORD OF THE DAY
*supplant* (verb)

This means to take the place someone or something particularly because you're superior in standard or power.

SYNONYMS: _replace, substitute, uproot_

For example:

1. I can't stand by and watch them *supplant* my mentor.

2. With time, old beliefs fade out and are *supplanted* by contemporary ones.

19/07/2024

Pay the lesser price

19/07/2024

Create your reality. It's all in the mind and soul.

17/07/2024

HELPFUL PHRASES
*at each other's throat*

This means when two persons are in open fierce disagreement with one another

SYNONYMS: _at loggerheads_

For example:

1. I can't help but notice that the couple are *at each other's throat.*

2. It is common for twins to be *at each other's throat* while growing up.

15/07/2024

Don't lose the battle in your mind.

12/07/2024

HELPFUL PHRASES
*in the light of recent events*

Meaning: putting a recent happening into consideration.

For example:

1. I was offered the position of Chief Operating Officer but *in the light of recent events,* I had to decline.

2. *In the light of recent events,* it is wisdom for you to keep calm.

12/07/2024

WORD OF THE DAY
*impugn* (verb)

This means to criticize someone else's character by outrightly implying that they are dishonest and not to be trusted.

SYNONYMS: _assail, attack, slander_

For example:

1. I will not have you *impugn* Mike's character simply because he is not here.

2. I find it petty to *impugn* someone behind their back.

NOTE: _You impugn someone's character while you slander someone or their name._

11/07/2024

Take risks