Foreign Words & Phrases

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What does 'carpe diem' mean?

Back

Seize the day.

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What is the status quo?

Back

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

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What does 'prima facie' mean?

Back

Based on the first impression.

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Where does the word 'emoji' originate from?

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Japan.

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What does 'quid pro quo' mean?

Back

Something given or received for something else.

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What does 'vox populi' mean?

Back

Voice of the people.

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What does 'ipso facto' mean?

Back

By the fact itself.

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What is the meaning of 'bona fide'?

Back

In good faith; genuine.

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What does 'de facto' mean?

Back

In fact, or in effect, whether by right or not.

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What does 'caveat emptor' mean?

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Let the buyer beware.