Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"If you are ever lost in the woods, look for the North Star. Its twinkling will comfort you as you die" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The first sentence…
"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…
"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…
"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…
"Welcome to the shit show. Hope you brought alcohol" (or "Welcome to the shitshow. Hope you brought alcohol") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means…
"Welcome to the shit show. Hope you brought alcohol" (or "Welcome to the shitshow. Hope you brought alcohol") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
When making a grilled cheese sandwich, the bread on one side often burns. There are many jokes about this. "Is it even possible to make a grilled cheese without totally burning one side?"…
"Penance" can sound like "pennants." There is a joke about this. "My church gives away pointy flags to those who ask forgiveness from a priest... You should go there if you…
Many people watch their phones while they are supposedly watching a movie. This joke was posted on Facebook and X/Twitter by Very British Problems on September 12, 2025 : "I’m trying to pick…
"I enjoy coffee on special occasions. Like 'being alive' and 'existing'" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker clearly enjoys coffee,…
"I think I’m approaching my 'Best If Used By' date" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A "Best If Used By" date usually applies to foods, not…
"I think I’m approaching my 'Best If Used By' date" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A "Best If Used By" date usually applies to foods, not…
"I think I’m approaching my 'Best If Used By' date" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A "Best If Used By" date usually applies to foods, not…