Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Many people want to study a restaurant's menu online, so when they get to a restaurant they know what they want and can order quickly. "am i the only one that needs to study the menu…
"When someone doesn't like me, I check my pay stub to see if it makes any difference" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that, for example, one…
"When someone doesn't like me, I check my pay stub to see if it makes any difference" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that, for example, one…
"When someone doesn't like me, I check my pay stub to see if it makes any difference" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that, for example, one…
"Holy guacamole" just a rhymed exclamation, but some people want it to be more than that -- like holy water. "can priests bless stuff other than water? i just think holy guacamole…
"It's so hot that my shadow just went back inside and gave me the finger" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It's so hot outside my shadow gave me…
"It's so hot that my shadow just went back inside and gave me the finger" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "It's so hot outside my shadow gave me…
"Not everyone at your workplace is your friend. Do your job/work. Get paid. Go home" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that while it might be nice to be…
"Not everyone at your workplace is your friend. Do your job/work. Get paid. Go home" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that while it might be nice to be…
"It's gotten to the point where the aliens have stopped laughing at us and are all looking at each other like holy shit should we do something" is a jocular saying that has been…
There is a texting double-standard in a relationship. This was posted on Facebook by Michael Reifsnyder on January 11, 2025: "Apparently when my wife doesn't text back it's because…
"Saving PTO is harder than saving money" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. "PTO" means "paid time off." "Idc what nobody says the hardest…
"Saving PTO is harder than saving money" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. "PTO" means "paid time off." "Idc what nobody says the hardest…
"Does anyone remember your mom checking the dried beans for rocks before making ham and bean soup?" is a saying that has been printed on several images. A tiny rock that is mixed in with…
Many people on social media aren't who they claim to be. "Welcome to Twitter, ladies: a married guy pretending he’s in an open marriage will be assigned to you shortly" was posted…
Many people on social media aren't who they claim to be. "Welcome to Twitter, ladies: a married guy pretending he’s in an open marriage will be assigned to you shortly" was posted…
"Always take the day off after the day you return from vacation" is a work saying that was posted on X/Twitter -- the tweet is no longer there -- by MrsBundrige on July 18, 2021. Most…
"Always take the day off after the day you return from vacation" is a work saying that was posted on X/Twitter -- the tweet is no longer there -- by MrsBundrige on July 18, 2021. Most…
"I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I'll open the door" is a saying, with many variations, that has been printed on many images "Open Door Policy. Show up with Wine,…
"I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I'll open the door" is a saying, with many variations, that has been printed on many images "Open Door Policy. Show up with Wine,…