Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 39,000 entries.
"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,…
"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,…
"I like how on cop cars, 'To protect and serve' is in quotes, like they're being sarcastic" was posted on X/Twitter by American comedian and writer Neal Brennan on December…
"I like how on cop cars, 'To protect and serve' is in quotes, like they're being sarcastic" was posted on X/Twitter by American comedian and writer Neal Brennan on December…
Many people make supermarket lists, and then forget to take these lists with them to the supermarket. "I like to make lists. I also like to leave them (laying) on the kitchen counter and then…
Many people make supermarket lists, and then forget to take these lists with them to the supermarket. "I like to make lists. I also like to leave them (laying) on the kitchen counter and then…
Many people make supermarket lists, and then forget to take these lists with them to the supermarket. "I like to make lists. I also like to leave them (laying) on the kitchen counter and then…
This comment about watermelons was posted on X/Twitter by javeigh on June 15, 2018, and it received over 137,000 likes: "Watermelons are the easiest fruit to get disappointed by. So expensive,…