The Big Apple:

An etymological dictionary

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

“Real bacon has curves”

"Real bacon has curves" is a bacon saying that has been printed on many images. A related book title is Real Food Has Curves: How to get off processed food, lose weight, and love what you…

“An unemployed jester is nobody’s fool”

"An unemployed jester is nobody's fool" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. American actor, singer, dancer and comedian Danny Kaye (1911-1987) sang in the movie…