Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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On the Boil

The phrase 'On the Boil' means that if a situation or feeling is on the boil, it is very strong or active. Example of Use: "The corruption scandal is being kept on the boil by a series of new revelations."