Day 8: Eagleview Middle School - Academic Arts Academy

Tonight I went to my youngest redhead's school for Back To School Night and as I sat and listened to the Principle and her teacher team I was overwhelmed with gratitude for this school that she is in. It is a great school, not just for her but for any kid. The staff at this school is outstanding, the administration is top notch. Within this excellent school is a specialized school called the Academic Arts Academy, they teach core curriculum through arts and it is P.E.R.F.E.C.T. for the youngest redhead. She is really growing up and learning and thriving in this school and I couldn't help it, my eyes filled with tears. I am just so incredibly grateful for this opportunity for her and her future.

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Call it a Day

The literal use of this phrase hails from 1838 when the phrase originally was "call it half a day" to mean leaving work early. (source) The modern use of the phrase is to indicate ending something due to false sense of accomplishment.

More bang for your buck

This phrase was used a lot in 1953 but an earlier citation puts it at 1940 in a Metals and Plastics Publications advertisement. Read about it here . The phrase means you get more for your money.

Butter someone up

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