Sputnik Sentence Examples

The Cold War (1947-1991) describes decades of political hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union. The conflict was defined as "cold" because neither the U.S. nor the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) officially declared war against the other. However, several pivotal moments nearly pushed the two nations — and subsequently, the world — to nuclear war. Take a look at a Cold War timeline that details the key conflicts and events of the mid-20th century.

Idioms exist in every language. They’re words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally. For example, if you say, “He decided to bite the bullet and call his sister,” it doesn’t mean he actually bit into a bullet and called his sister. It means that, after some reflection, he decided to do something he didn’t want to do.

Have you ever considered how idioms can make your writing more interesting? When used properly, an idiom can highlight a specific portion of a scene. In the example above, it might be important to the plot that the brother didn’t want to speak to his sister. Let’s take a look at how idioms can be used in creative writing.