Why do we say 'winging it'? | | You don't need to be a thespian to use the phrase "winging it" — an expression that was first coined in theatrical performance spaces during the late 19th century. | |  | Bennett Kleinman |
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| |  | | I t might make sense to think that the phrase "winging it" — which is defined as "doing or trying something without much practice and preparation" — relates to birds or planes. But in reality, it's a term that was coined by thespians and stagehands of the late 19th century.
Recorded mentions of "wing" as a verb (in this context) date back to the 1880s, when it appeared in a theater periodical called Stage magazine: "'To wing'.. indicates the capacity to play a rôle without knowing the text." The writer further specified that it has to do with a performer receiving help from a prompter located off to the side of the stage — an area hidden from the audience and known as the wing of the stage. ("Waiting in the wings" refers to performers in preparation to enter the stage.) |
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Emoji Decoded | |  | | Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Cold Sweat | | | Meaning: Indicates a smiling face with a bead of sweat on the forehead. Can be used for expressions of nervousness or relief at a close call.
Evolution: Emojis are proposed and approved based on uniqueness and demonstrated need of the character. The long title distinguishes this face from the dozens of others in the original emoji 2015 release.
Usage: [Text to work bestie:] thought i was 🏃 super late but the meeting with big boss isn't until tomorrow! 😅 |
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| | Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Cold Sweat | | | Meaning: Indicates a smiling face with a bead of sweat on the forehead. Can be used for expressions of nervousness or relief at a close call.
Evolution: Emojis are proposed and approved based on uniqueness and demonstrated need of the character. The long title distinguishes this face from the dozens of others in the original emoji 2015 release.
Usage: [Text to work bestie:] thought i was 🏃 super late but the meeting with big boss isn't until tomorrow! 😅 |
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Have you read? | |  | | Great Lakes in 50 Maps | | By Alex B Hill | | Through 50 beautifully designed maps, this book offers a visual deep dive into the landscape and culture of the Great Lakes. Topographic maps detail just how deep these inland seas really are, while other maps add layers of history and culture, including a map of regional cryptid sightings. Part reference guide, part coffee table book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps" is recommended if you love geography, the Midwest, or humming "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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| | Great Lakes in 50 Maps | | By Alex B Hill | | Through 50 beautifully designed maps, this book offers a visual deep dive into the landscape and culture of the Great Lakes. Topographic maps detail just how deep these inland seas really are, while other maps add layers of history and culture, including a map of regional cryptid sightings. Part reference guide, part coffee table book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps" is recommended if you love geography, the Midwest, or humming "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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You might also like | |  | | | | Why Do We Say 'Even Steven' and 'Plain Jane'? | | The English language has memorable stand-ins for "fairness" and "forgettability": "even Steven" and "plain Jane." Thanks to rhythm and familiarity, these phrases have endured for several centuries. |
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