Entry 1
Carpe diem
MeaningLatin expression meaning seize the day.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Rise and shine kids. The sun is shining. Carpe diem!
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Idioms · 3 entries
Latin
What does "Latin" mean?
Latin expression meaning seize the day.
Carpe diem
Latin
Dog days of summer
Britain, 14th century, deriving ultimately from ancient Rome.
Mea culpa
Latin. a literal translation is ‘I am culpable’.
Entry 2
Dog days of summer
MeaningThe hottest days of the summer season.
Example
- I'm roasting - I suppose we should expect that on the dog days.
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Entry 3
Mea culpa
MeaningI'm to blame.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- The white washing came out pink again. Sorry, mea culpa, my red socks got mixed in with the sheets.
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