Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"I oppose Taco Tuesday (only) because it sends the message that (the) other days aren't also for tacos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker is in…
"If you take all of the marshmallows out of a box of Lucky Charms you are left with a box of Purina Cat Chow" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, if you take the…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
"Idk if I'm pregnant or what, but I been craving 3 million dollars so bad" is a jocular saying -- with some variations on the amount of money --- that has been printed on many…
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The ridges in Ruffles potato chips are sometimes called "crinkle-cut" or "wavy." They look like corduroy ridges, and some have called them (mostly in jest) as "corduroy…
The ridges in Ruffles potato chips are sometimes called "crinkle-cut" or "wavy." They look like corduroy ridges, and some have called them (mostly in jest) as "corduroy…
The ridges in Ruffles potato chips are sometimes called "crinkle-cut" or "wavy." They look like corduroy ridges, and some have called them (mostly in jest) as "corduroy…
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The Super Bowl (the National Football League's championship game) has nothing to do with bowling, but there are jokes. "Ford: Why is it called the Super Bowl if no one is bowling?"…
A "Super Bowl" (the National Football League's championship game) with "hyperbole" might be called the "Superbole." "Outlandish exaggeration about the NFL…
A "Super Bowl" (the National Football League's championship game) with "hyperbole" might be called the "Superbole." "Outlandish exaggeration about the NFL…
What is an "Olympic hopeful"? It can be someone who competes in events with the goal of making the Olympics, but an "Olympic hopeful" can also be a young child, who is full of…