Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
To "jump" at an offer is to accept it quickly, before it expires or is taken by someone else. No actually jumping is usually involved, but there are jokes. "A trampoline was selling…
To "jump" at an offer is to accept it quickly, before it expires or is taken by someone else. No actually jumping is usually involved, but there are jokes. "A trampoline was selling…
People don't intentionally eat fattening foods -- the foods just trip and fall into their mouths. This is, of course, a joke. "I'm pretty sure my tummy just warned me not to eat…
"The trouble with going out in the cold at my age is by the time I get all bundled-up, I’ve forgotten where I was going" was posted on X/Twitter by Sue on December 25, 2012.…
"Whoever said 'out of sight, out of mind' has never had a spider disappear in their bedroom" is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. There are several forms to…
Some people who work or who go to school can't "get the hang of it" (understand it). This expression usually has nothing to do with hanging, but there are jokes. "Why was the…
Some people who work or who go to school can't "get the hang of it" (understand it). This expression usually has nothing to do with hanging, but there are jokes. "Why was the…
Many people gain an extra layer of fat in the wintertime. They rationalize that the fat will at least keep them warm, but they often still feel cold. "and why isn't the layer of fat that…
Many people gain an extra layer of fat in the wintertime. They rationalize that the fat will at least keep them warm, but they often still feel cold. "and why isn't the layer of fat that…
Many people gain an extra layer of fat in the wintertime. They rationalize that the fat will at least keep them warm, but they often still feel cold. "and why isn't the layer of fat that…
"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…
"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…
"My other ride is a dragon" (or "My other car is a dragon") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "I have a license plate surround that says…
"Can't believe we don't have world peace after changing the name on pancake boxes and syrup bottles" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to the…
"Can't believe we don't have world peace after changing the name on pancake boxes and syrup bottles" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to the…
"Can't believe we don't have world peace after changing the name on pancake boxes and syrup bottles" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to the…
Starbucks is known for its coffee, not its food. This was posted on X/Twitter by david attenborough stan on Januay 19, 2023, and it received over 118,000 likes: "eating food from starbucks be…
"If I haven't offended you yet.... Look through my timeline.... that shit in there somewhere.... #stolenquote #Truth" was posted on Facebook by Daniel Chavez on November 18, 2015.…
"If I haven't offended you yet.... Look through my timeline.... that shit in there somewhere.... #stolenquote #Truth" was posted on Facebook by Daniel Chavez on November 18, 2015.…
Some people who work or who go to school can't "get the hang of it" (understand it). This expression usually has nothing to do with hanging, but there are jokes. "Why was the…