The British gave us English.
We gave it back â upgraded.
Prepone isnât slang. It isnât bad grammar.
Itâs a word 1.4 billion people needed â and created.
While dictionaries debated, India just⌠used it.
And slowly, the world caught on.
Language doesnât wait for permission.
Neither does India.
đWhat other Indian-English words do you think deserve global recognition? Drop them below.
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Would YOU throw down the gauntlet in this situation?
The video explains the dramatic idiom âthrow down the gauntletâ â which means to boldly challenge someone (like a knight issuing a duel! đĄď¸)
đ Drop a comment: When was the last time you challenged someone or stood up for yourself?
Watch now & master this powerful phrase in seconds
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Do you have the gift of the gab? đŁď¸
This idiom means the talent to speak easily and convincinglyâlike a born negotiator or speaker.
Watch this short video to learn and try using it today!
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Johnny-come- lately explained - An idiom for someone who joins late and behaves like they already belong at the centre of it.
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Unique ways to say : It ainât over until itâs over.
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31/05/2026
Beautiful JAPANESE expression for what INDIAN WOMEN have been doing for ages....
It is called ...
Enryo (é ć
Ž / ăăăă) and women are born masters of this craft.
Send this to all the wonderful women in your life who have practicing Enryo.
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30/05/2026
Riposte ( n)
A quick witty reply to a criticism, insult, or question. A sharp retort or retaliatory comeback.
Origin -
The word originally comes from the sport of fencing, referring to a quick counterattack made immediately after successfully blocking or parrying an opponentâs lunge.
Usage -
When asked if she was bothered by the criticism, she simply riposted that her work speaks for itself.
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Limerence ( noun) an involuntary psychological state of intense romantic obsession and infatuation.
Example : Every time she didn't text him back, he went through an emotional rollercoaster of LIMERENCE
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