So what words make you laugh/cry/whatever at their misuse changing their meaning? Slang need not apply. I used to rage at people/infotainment outlets using "decimate" when they meant "annihilate". I ...

With many words which are commonly used in everyday vocabulary, we are certain that we have a solid grasp of what they do and do not mean, but is this really true? Take the word ‘robot’ for example, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Transformation is often a buzzword—something that is intended to get people excited and to ...

Some British tourists have a propensity to eschew attempts at the local language in favour of simply speaking English more loudly, with frantic hand gestures to match. So it seems churlish to mock ...

Do you use the word “very” when speaking or writing? Your message will be much more compelling, and likely more meaningful, if you reduce or eliminate that one word. That advice comes from the team at ...

Whether you're getting ready for a big interview, preparing for a major presentation or simply looking to improve your executive presence, effective communication skills are key to professional ...

Have you ever been around someone who had the uncanny ability to make your skeptical self believe what they were saying? That power of persuasion isn't just a personality trait born of charm. There ...

I had a colleague who put in an email that we needed to "flush out this plan," instead of "flesh it out." I assumed it was a typo, had my inner 12 year old giggle, and moved on. But then she used it ...