Most of use emojis on a daily, sometimes even hourly, basis.
What started as a few different faces has now turned into more than 3,000 emojis which we use to portray feelings, send "hugs" and make bundles of text look less dull.
In Autumn 2020, Apple introduced a range of disability inclusive emojis, including a guide dog, wheelchair users and an animatronic arm.
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Other new additions have included a heart on fire, a sloth, and a drop of blood to represent menstruation.
With so many to choose from, it's understandable we might occasionally use them in the wrong context.
Let's take a look at some of the emojis commonly used by people who actually mean to say something different.
1. Folded hands
Many smartphone users mistakenly believe that this emoji symbolises prayer.
However, this is the gesture Japanese people use to ask for forgiveness.
The American explanation says it means “high-five!”
2. Bowing man
While some people may think this guy is deep in thought, that's not the case.
The man is bowing.
While some others also may think he is doing press-ups, this emojis is actually bowing deeply - called dogeza in Japan.
3. Hiding monkey
The monkey hiding his face in his hands is often used to depict a cringe or facepalm moment.
It's actually a 'See No Evil' monkey.
The other two monkey emojis join it to make up the entire proverb - 'See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil'.
4. Tired face
While many of us use this face to express disappointment or frustration, that's not what it was designed to do.
Emojipedia explains this is a tired face.
The emoji experts say: "While intended to represent tiredness, it commonly conveys various degrees and tones of frustration and sadness as well excitement and affection, as if it just can’t handle how great someone or something".
5. Disappointed-but-relieved
This is a yellow face with small, open eyes, a slight frown, and furrowed eyebrows, from which a single bead of sweat drips.
Often used to convey sadness, this smiley is actually relieved things didn't turn out worse.
It's also known as a "sad but relieved face".
6. Sassy lady
We all have an inner sassy lady, but it turns out that's not actually what this one means.
The young woman here isn't flicking her hair as she issues a cheeky retort.
She's actually an information kiosk lady.
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