Have you heard the word pairing rhyme or reason? This refers to an obvious or logical explanation for something that happens, or an order to how things occur.
Try using rhyme or reason to tell us about a time when you couldn't explain why something happened. #WordPairings

Someone who is ecstatic is very excited or happy about something. Take a look at the example shown here on this graphic.
Have you ever been ecstatic about something? What was it?

Take a look at the meaning of brave shown here. Would you consider yourself a brave person? If not, who do you know that is brave? Tell us in the comments!

If you've ever seen a group of children playing outdoors, you've likely seen them running hither and thither! Take a look at the meaning of this word pairing here.
When have you seen someone or something move hither and thither? Share with us in the comments. #WordPairings

Take a look at the meaning of this adjective. Do you know someone who is boisterous? Who is it and why would you describe them this way?

Have you ever heard someone refer to their bread and butter? This graphic could give you a clue about what they were talking about! A person's bread and butter is their main source of income.
Have you ever had more than one job or source of income? What were they, and which one was your bread and butter? #WordPairings

We hope that our #CreativeWritingIdioms series has helped you to understand the sayings we've shared this month. We'd hate for you to feel like you had to go "back to square one" to learn the meanings of these idioms!
Have you ever had to go "back to square one" on something you were working on? What was it?

Take a look at the meaning of the word pairing bag and baggage here. Have you ever packed up to go somewhere, bag and baggage? Where were you going? #WordPairings

Check out this graphic to understand the meaning of born and bred. This word pairing is usually used to describe someone who was born in a particular place and still lives there.
Are you someone who was born and bred in one city or town? Where? #WordPairings

Do you know anyone who is sarcastic? Take a look at the meaning and an example of this adjective here. Sarcastic people are often thought of as funny, but in some contexts they can be interpreted as rude.
How are sarcastic people regarded in your culture? Tell us in the comments!

Optimistic people have a positive outlook and try to see the good in just about any situation. Do you know someone who is optimistic? Tell us about them in the comments!

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Airbnb Inc said late on Wednesday it sold shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at $68 a piece, above its targeted price range, to raise around $3.5 billion.

People who are composed are able to remain calm and control their emotions even in stressful or challenging situations. Are you someone that others would describe as composed? Why or why not?

France's data privacy watchdog has handed out its biggest ever fine of 100 million euros ($121 million) to Alphabet's Google for breaching the country's rules on online advertising trackers (cookies)

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Sentimental people often feel strong emotions when remembering past events or special memories. Many people who are sentimental like to keep things that remind them of special life events.
What is something that you feel sentimental about? Share with us below.

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it has cut enrollment for its pivotal COVID-19 vaccine trial to 40,000 volunteers from its original plan for 60,000, as higher rates of COVID-19 infections amid a worsening pandemic should generate the data it needs with fewer study subjects.

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Are you familiar with this saying? To "add fuel to the fire" means to make a bad situation even worse.
Have you or someone you know ever done something to "add fuel to the fire?" Tell us about it in the comments! #CreativeWritingIdioms

Someone who puts their heart and soul into something gives it all their energy and enthusiasm. Have you heard this word pairing before?
What do you put your heart and soul into? Tell us in the comments! #WordPairings

Everyone gets frustrated from time to time. Hopefully, the feeling is only temporary.
What makes you feel frustrated? Tell us in the comments.