Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
Does exercise help the mind with decision-making? A joke is: "I was told that exercise helps with your decision making. It's true. After going to the gym earlier, I've decided…
Does exercise help the mind with decision-making? A joke is: "I was told that exercise helps with your decision making. It's true. After going to the gym earlier, I've decided…
A sandwich is often cut in half, and people have several feelings about the second half of the sandwich. "The Second half of a sandwich is always the best piece" was posted on X/Twitter…
A sandwich is often cut in half, and people have several feelings about the second half of the sandwich. "The Second half of a sandwich is always the best piece" was posted on X/Twitter…
"I used to mix (up) metaphors, but that ship has flown" is a jocular combination of "that ship has sailed" and "that bird has flown." "I used to mix metaphors but…
"I used to mix (up) metaphors, but that ship has flown" is a jocular combination of "that ship has sailed" and "that bird has flown." "I used to mix metaphors but…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established in 2025 and sought to cut government costs, such as money to NGOs. Many people wondered why a non-governmental organization (NGO)…
Many people act fake at work, pretending to be pleasant and agreeable with co-workers. "I'm so fake at work. I honestly don't give two fucks about how your days been going smh"…
Many people act fake at work, pretending to be pleasant and agreeable with co-workers. "I'm so fake at work. I honestly don't give two fucks about how your days been going smh"…
Many people act fake at work, pretending to be pleasant and agreeable with co-workers. "I'm so fake at work. I honestly don't give two fucks about how your days been going smh"…
Many people act fake at work, pretending to be pleasant and agreeable with co-workers. "I'm so fake at work. I honestly don't give two fucks about how your days been going smh"…
An avocado has a large seed inside.. It is not a wooden ball prize, but there are jokes. "Another wooden ball. Would it kill the makers of avocados to include a different toy, like a mood ring…
"How am I driving? How does an engine even work? How can a loving God cause such agony” (or "How’s my driving? How does an engine even work? Why would a loving God cause such…
"How am I driving? How does an engine even work? How can a loving God cause such agony” (or "How’s my driving? How does an engine even work? Why would a loving God cause such…
"Breakdancing" has nothing do to with "breakfast" (often called "the most important meal of the day"), but there are jokes. "Breakdance is the most important…
"Breakdancing" has nothing do to with "breakfast" (often called "the most important meal of the day"), but there are jokes. "Breakdance is the most important…
An avocado has a large seed inside.. It is not a wooden ball prize, but there are jokes. "Another wooden ball. Would it kill the makers of avocados to include a different toy, like a mood ring…
An avocado has a large seed inside.. It is not a wooden ball prize, but there are jokes. "Another wooden ball. Would it kill the makers of avocados to include a different toy, like a mood ring…
People who go through a push/pull door often make a mistake. Other people often point out the mistake, as if the person going through the door couldn't have already figured that out. "i…
People who go through a push/pull door often make a mistake. Other people often point out the mistake, as if the person going through the door couldn't have already figured that out. "i…