MLM stands for Multi-Level Marketing. It’s a way of selling products where people earn money not only from what they sell themselves, but also from the sales made by others they recruit into the business. In everyday life, you might hear a friend say, “I just joined an MLM selling skincare,” or see social-media posts…
“Ineligible for recommendation” on TikTok means your video won’t be shown to new viewers through the For You feed or any other automatic suggestions. It’s the app’s way of saying, “We’re not pushing this one out.” Creators usually spot the label in the analytics after posting. They’ll ask friends, “Why did this drop to zero…
A personal profile is a short written summary that tells people who you are and what you care about. It usually includes your basic facts, key skills, interests, and a quick look at your goals or personality so others can understand you at a glance. In real life, people use personal profiles on LinkedIn, CVs,…
A “shoo-in” is someone or something that is almost certain to win, succeed, or be chosen. It’s like saying “a sure thing” or “a lock.” People drop the phrase when they’re talking about anything that feels guaranteed: “She’s a shoo-in for the promotion,” “That movie’s a shoo-in for an Oscar,” or “With those grades, he’s…
A “shoo-in” is a person or thing that is almost certain to win or succeed. If something is a shoo-in, it’s so likely to happen that you could “shoo” it in with no effort. People use it in everyday chat when they’re talking about contests, jobs, elections—anything with an outcome. “She’s been the top salesperson…
“Proscribe” is a verb that means to forbid something officially, usually by law or strong authority. If something is proscribed, you are simply not allowed to do it, own it, or even talk about it. In everyday conversation, people usually say “ban,” “outlaw,” or “make illegal,” but you’ll still meet “proscribe” in news headlines, academic…
Tonka is the name of a dark, fragrant seed—also called tonka bean—that comes from a tree in South America. People use it like vanilla: a tiny shaving adds warm, sweet, nutty notes to desserts, drinks, or even perfumes. In everyday life, you might hear a pastry chef say, “Swap the vanilla for a pinch of…
“Taboo” is a slang way to say something is off-limits or so shocking that people feel they shouldn’t talk about it. It can be an action, a topic, or even a word that most people avoid because it breaks social rules. In everyday chat, someone might say, “Talking about your salary is still kinda taboo…
Tonka is a fragrant, dark brown seed—often called “tonka bean”—from a South American tree. It tastes and smells like vanilla, almond, and warm spices mixed together, and is mainly used to add a sweet, cozy flavor to food and perfume. In everyday life, chefs shave tiny bits of tonka over desserts like chocolate mousse or…
“Opine” simply means to give your opinion or say what you think about something. In everyday life, people use it when someone jumps into a conversation to share a quick view: “She opined that the movie was too long,” or a friend might opine that pineapple does belong on pizza. It’s a slightly fancier way…