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phrases

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As part of an in-depth study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, four researchers looked at 'never words' and 'what not to say to patients with serious illness' (stock image)

Dozen phrases doctors are warned NEVER say to patients, including ‘everything’s going to be ok’

‘Everything’s going to be ok.’ No doubt you or someone you know…
Coca-Cola sparked backlash after fans claimed it was allowing customers to personalize cans with 'Harris Walz 2024', but seemingly banned 'Trump 2024'

Has Coke gone woke? Iconic American company in hot water over can personalization that won’t allow conservative phrases

By Will Potter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:23 EDT, 25 September 2024 |…
One man from the UK was left baffled - after being quizzed on words used by people from the United States - during a language podcast

Do YOU know these American slang words? British teacher is quizzed on quirky phrases from across the pond

We share a lot in common with our transatlantic neighbours across the…
Judge faces suspension after ‘repeated use of words and phrases’ supporting cops undermines impartiality

Judge faces suspension after ‘repeated use of words and phrases’ supporting cops undermines impartiality

Polk County, Florida, Judge John Flynn could be suspended for 25 days…
Phillippa Lee suffered for decades with deteriorating health and was finally diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease aged 48

Doctor won’t take your pain seriously? These are the key words and phrases that’ll make them sit up and listen…

Phillippa Lee’s symptoms, including chronic pain and fatigue, were trivialised and dismissed…
Struggling to stay up Gen Z's ever-changing list of slang words? You're probably not alone. Stock image used

The slang you need to know to stay up-to-date as ‘rizz’ is chosen as word of the year – and the dated phrases making you sound old

Struggling to stay up Gen Z’s ever-changing list of slang words? You’re…
Britons are these days ten times more likely to recognise well-known phrases from television shows such as Friends (pictured) than those from the works of the Bard

Britons ten times more likely to spot phrases from TV shows than from Shakespeare 

He is famous throughout the world for the plays that brought hundreds…
Perpetua Neo, from Singapore, has revealed the tactics narcissists use to reel in their targets

Psychologist reveals the most common phrases narcissists use to manipulate you

A clinical psychologist has exposed the most common phrases that narcissists use in…
Augustus became first emperor of Rome after his father, Julius Caesar, was stabbed to death

Can you guess 50 of the final phrases spoken by well-known figures and celebrities through history?

From guilty confessions to last acts of defiance, last words have been…