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An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.

“Alexa, wash the dishes”

The Amazon Alexa virtual assistant does many things, but it doesn't wash dishes. "Alexa, do the dishes" (or "Alexa. wash the dishes") is a jocular saying that has been…

“Alexa, do the dishes”

The Amazon Alexa virtual assistant does many things, but it doesn't wash dishes. "Alexa, do the dishes" (or "Alexa. wash the dishes") is a jocular saying that has been…