“This reminded me of a meeting at SNDT Women’s University in Mumbai over 30 years ago when young feminist students went hammer and tongs at the senior sociologist M N Srinivas.” https://www.facebook.com/gayatri.lele.7/posts/pfbid02A6JoWY2abkxjfEJM3ZJTnXktyYHzdtfaEbtB58AKKX2usAnCJwXoxyh3Vk4cMgBsl The idiom “went hammer and tongs” means to do something with tremendous energy, vigor, or fierce determination. It is commonly used to describe … Read more
Literally, a viceroy is someone who rules a country or province as the direct representative of a monarch, acting “in place of the king”. The word originates from the Latin prefix vice- (“in place of”) and the Old French word roy (“king”). https://www.britannica.com/topic/viceroy-government-official The term was historically used for officials appointed by a sovereign to … Read more
Gemini While both since and from indicate the starting point of an action or event, the main difference lies in the verb tense you use and whether the action is still happening. Here is the breakdown of how and when to use each. Since Use since to talk about an action that started at a … Read more
To recant means to publicly and formally withdraw, disavow, or renounce a previously held belief, statement, or testimony. It often implies that someone is taking back something they said because of pressure or because it was proven false. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Aspects to Know Example in a Sentence “After new evidence came … Read more
“Tormented” is an adjective used to describe a person, animal, or character experiencing intense physical or mental agony. It stems from the verb torment (meaning to inflict acute suffering or harass) and is often used to describe someone plagued by grief, deep guilt, or relentless worry. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Synonyms and Related Forms … Read more
GSM in paper stands for Grams per Square Meter. It is the standard metric measurement of a paper’s weight or density. Essentially, it tells you how much one square meter of a specific paper weighs; the higher the GSM number, the heavier and generally thicker the paper. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Understanding GSM … Read more
These terms describe the difference between how a group identifies itself versus how outsiders identify them. You can think of them as the “inside name” versus the “outside name.” Endonym (The “Inside” Name) An endonym is the name used by a specific group of people to refer to their own place, language, or themselves. It … Read more
An “alpha male” is a term often used to describe a man perceived to be the most dominant, powerful, or assertive in a group. While the phrase originally comes from animal ethology, in humans it is a social label used to identify natural leaders or highly ambitious individuals. [1, 2, 3, 4] The concept of … Read more
In English, the phrasal verb “make out” has several distinct meanings depending on the context. Its most common uses involve perceiving or understanding something, dealing with a situation, completing a document, or physical romantic affection. [1, 2, 3, 4] 1. To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty When you strain to perceive or decipher … Read more
In English, the phrasal verb “make out” has several distinct meanings depending on the context. Its most common uses involve perceiving or understanding something, dealing with a situation, completing a document, or physical romantic affection. [1, 2, 3, 4] 1. To see, hear, or understand something with difficulty When you strain to perceive or decipher … Read more