Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Davii @Nut_Allergies The only consistent thing in my life is that my check engine light is always on 1:26 PM · Aug 27, 2013 X/Twitter Sarah @sarahmray The only…
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Entry in progress -- BP X/Twitter Polina Shulga @panipollyy Remember, your liver is stronger than your heart. It's safer to get drunk than to fall in love! 8:56 AM · Nov 26, 2024 Facebook…
The word "casualty" has nothing to do with "casual tees" (T-shirts), but there are jokes. “There was a shootout in The Gap. There were many casual-tees” is a related joke.…
Many people have an excuse not to vacuum the floor -- something was lost that needs to be found first. "my floor is disgusting but i can't vacuum until i find my earring" was posted…
"All pets are therapy pets. Most are just working undercover" is a saying that has been printed on many images. “All dogs are therapy dogs. Most are just freelancing” is a related…
X/Twitter Jamie @JamiesTodo Saw this great reminder today from Katrinas on Instagram "If you have to buy stuff to store your stuff, you might have too much stuff." 6:05 PM · Mar 9, 2015…
X/Twitter Emad R. Y. Michel @worldofsemsem Somehow all your tiredness vanishes when Friday night begins ! 2:00 PM · Jan 3, 2025
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: Stew A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients can include any combination…
"All dogs are therapy dogs. Most are just freelancing" is a saying that has been printed on many images “All pets are therapy pets. Most are just working undercover” and “All dogs…
A joke has it that maybe the unfollowers on social media have the right idea. "Unfollowers whered you go take me with youuuu! 😟" was posted on X/Twitter by emily on April 2, 2013.…