Latin Idioms

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in tandem

Meaning: one after another

Example: He often works in tandem with an engineer, one coding for the website and the other taking care of website design. Read more ➺


de facto

Meaning: existing in fact

Example: English is de facto the common language of much of the world today. Read more ➺


de jure

Meaning: having a right or existence as stated by law

Example: The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. Read more ➺


volte face

Meaning: to change beliefs (suddenly) from something to its complete opposite

Example: The current prime minister thinks it is a joke to volte face on the plans that he announces publicly. Read more ➺


vice versa

Meaning: a reverse in position

Example: I do not like my sister's new husband, and vice versa. Read more ➺


bona fide

Meaning: to be genuine, verified

Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺


ad hoc

Meaning: something arranged, started, or done only when necessary but not planned earlier

Example: An ad hoc committee was formed to address health insurance problems. Read more ➺


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