Latin Phrase Flashcards
(12 cards)
Veni, Vidi, Vici
When you come somewhere and conquer, or do well
Carpe Diem
Seize the day, means by spontanious seize the moment
E Pluribus unum
Out of many, one. Motto of the US
Quid pro quo
something for something. exchange, usually shady.
Caveat Emptor
let the buyer beware. buyer must take on the responsibility of thoroughly researching and inspecting what they are buying
Ad nauseam
Someone doing something to the point of sickness
alma mater
Someone’s school that raised them, was like a mother to them
Ex libris
An inscription that tells people who a book belongs to
Tempus fugit
time flies, don’t waste time or be lazy
semper fidelis
always faithful, saying in the Marines
what is your phrase
de gustibus non est disbutandem
De gustibus non est disputandum
Of tastes, there is nothing to be disputed. Everyone has their own opinion
