Hey everyone! 👋 Today’s expression is “laughing stock.” 👉 It means a person or thing that everyone makes fun of or laughs at. Not in a fun way — usually because of a mistake, embarrassment, or failure. Origin: This phrase dates back to the 16th century. “Stock” once meant a fixed object used for punishment or public display, where people could mock someone. Over time, “laughing stock” came to mean someone publicly ridiculed. Examples: • He became the laughing stock of the office after that email mistake. • The team was the laughing stock of the league last season. • She didn’t want to turn into the laughing stock of the class. Figurative daily-life examples: • I tripped on stage and instantly felt like the laughing stock. • That fashion trend turned the brand into a laughing stock online. • One bad joke can make you the laughing stock of the group. Now it’s your turn! 💬 Drop your own sentence using “laughing stock” below 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝

How do you usually feel about New Year’s celebrations—excited or stressed? I usually feel excited. New Year’s celebrations often come with a year-end bonus, which is a big deal for me, even though it may not be a huge amount. It allows me to buy some bigger things that I couldn’t afford before. Also, the New Year represents a fresh start. It means the previous year is over, and a brand-new one is ahead of me, so I feel motivated to make clear plans and work on improving myself.