Latin Idioms
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Meaning: A very small amount; the tiniest detail.
Example: Not a jot or tittle of truth remained in his excuse. Read more ➺
Meaning: State of alertness or watchfulness, especially due to anticipation of danger or surprise.
Example: The security guards remained on the qui vive throughout the night. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: existing in fact
Example: English is de facto the common language of much of the world today. Read more ➺
Meaning: having a right or existence as stated by law
Example: The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: a reverse in position
Example: I do not like my sister's new husband, and vice versa. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be genuine, verified
Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺
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 ➺
