Latin
Carpe diem
Meaning
Latin expression meaning seize the day.
Examples
Rise and shine kids. The sun is shining. Carpe diem!
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Dog days of summer
Meaning
The hottest days of the summer season.
Examples
I’m roasting – I suppose we should expect that on the dog days.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 14th century, deriving ultimately from ancient Rome.
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Mea culpa
Meaning
I’m to blame.
Examples
The white washing came out pink again. Sorry, mea culpa, my red socks got mixed in with the sheets.
Where did it originate?
Latin. a literal translation is ‘I am culpable’.
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