An etymological dictionary

Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases.

“A taco is just a Mexican hot dog”

Tacos have been compared to hot dogs. "It came to me as I was having dinner...tacos are mexican hot dogs" was poste on Twitter by Peter Ohaver on October 23, 2009. "Tacos = A Mexican…

“Taco salad is just lettuce nachos”

Salad (which usually contains lettuce) has been compared to nachos (which contain tortilla chips). The comparison has been frequently made with a taco salad. "Taco salad = nachos with lettuce…

“Salads are just lettuce nachos”

Salad (which usually contains lettuce) has been compared to nachos (which contain tortilla chips). The comparison has been frequently made with a taco salad. "Taco salad = nachos with lettuce…

“Salad is just lettuce nachos”

Salad (which usually contains lettuce) has been compared to nachos (which contain tortilla chips). The comparison has been frequently made with a taco salad. "Taco salad = nachos with lettuce…