Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Trust is like an eraser, it gets smaller and smaller after every mistake" is a one-line saying about trust that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on March…
"No matter how you feel. Get up, dress up, show up and never give up!" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Sunday Morning, Get up, Dress up, Show up and…
"At least thirty percent of my workout is spent picking a different song" is a jocular one-line saying about working out. The saying was posted on Twitter by Aaron Fullerton on June…
A "pizzeria" is a pizza restaurant. "Pizzarrhea" (pizza + diarrhea) is a jocular portmanteau word about getting "pizza shits." "What do you get when you eat a…
Some food is listed as "wild," although many suspect that it's really farm-raised. A joke is: Diner: Waiter, is this boar/duck/meat/rabbit/salmon really wild?Waiter: When we…
"A knight in shining armor is a man who's never had his metal truly tested" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that one must go…
"Don't/Never put the/your key to happiness in someone else's pocket" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'Don't put the key to your…
A popular pun is: Q: What do you call an arrogant criminal walking down stairs?A: A condescending con descending. "A condescending con descending" was a "Cryptoquip" puzzle…
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on…
Someone with a slow work day and who is counting the hours might say that it is "only 2 p.m.," but someone with a busy work day might say that it is "already 2 p.m." A popular…
"I need to find a way to be asleep. but still get all my work done" is a jocular one-line work saying. The saying was posted on Twitter on December 9, 2010. TwitterAlex @superhiceeI…
"It’s funny how the change jar slowly becomes all pennies" is a jocular one-line saying that shows how disliked pennies are. "Funny how the change jar slowly becomes all…
A "fraudcast" (fraud + broadcast) is whatever someone believes to be a fraudulent broadcast. For example, someone in the political left wing or right wing might find a broadcast from the…
"If they don't chase you when you walk away, keep walking" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been used to refer to both personal and…
"The only thing preventing me from smashing my alarm clock at 6am is the fact that it’s my cellphone" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was…
"Never give someone the opportunity to waste your time twice" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Never give anyone the opportunity to waste your…
"Healthy eating is a sign of self-respect" is a food saying that has been printed on several images. "Healthy eating is a sign of loving your body" was posted on Twitter on May…
"Cup of joe" is a slang term for a cup of coffee. "Joe" possibly stands for "java." A cannibal riddle is: Q: What does a cannibal drink in the morning?A: A cup of Joe.…
"I have found the key to happiness. Stay the hell away from assholes" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "I have found the key to keeping a positive attitude.…
"They should put more wine in the bottle so there's enough for two people" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "They should put more wine in the bottle..…