Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 41,000 entries.
"Never forget that you have every right to question any individual, system, movement, or group that only tolerates you when you think and behave exactly like them" is a saying that has…
"You ever pay bills SO MUCH that when you have money left over you be like... WTF did I forget to pay?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Paid the electric and rent…
Some people get married on Independence Day (July 4th). "@kevinthompson and the irony is you get married on Independence Day !" was posted on Twitter by A Witty Remark on December 13,…
"The road to hell is paved with Ivy League degrees" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The usual saying is, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The saying…
"Isn't the smell of coffee the best alarm clock?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The smell of coffee is the best alarm clock" was posted on Twitter by…
"Isn't the smell of coffee the best alarm clock?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The smell of coffee is the best alarm clock" was posted on Twitter by…
"Isn't the smell of coffee the best alarm clock?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "The smell of coffee is the best alarm clock" was posted on Twitter by…
Amazon trucks do not play jingles like ice cream trucks, but some people think they should. "Amazon trucks should play a lil song so we know they’re coming" (or "Amazon trucks…
Amazon trucks do not play jingles like ice cream trucks, but some people think they should. "Amazon trucks should play a lil song so we know they’re coming" (or "Amazon trucks…
Amazon trucks do not play jingles like ice cream trucks, but some people think they should. "Amazon trucks should play a lil song so we know they’re coming" (or "Amazon trucks…
"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…
"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…
"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…
Salad dressing has sometimes been called "leaf sauce" and "lettuce sauce." "Gabriel logic: Salad dressing = lettuce sauce. Makes sense to me" was posted on Twitter by…
Salad dressing has sometimes been called "leaf sauce" and "lettuce sauce." "Gabriel logic: Salad dressing = lettuce sauce. Makes sense to me" was posted on Twitter by…
Most restaurants list drinks of the last page of a menu, but drink orders are usually taken first. "Drinks are the first things you order in a restaurant. Why are they always on the last page…
"My résumé is just a list of things I (really) never want to do again" (or "My résumé is basically a list of things I hate to do") is a saying that has been printed on many…
"My résumé is just a list of things I (really) never want to do again" (or "My résumé is basically a list of things I hate to do") is a saying that has been printed on many…
"My résumé is just a list of things I (really) never want to do again" (or "My résumé is basically a list of things I hate to do") is a saying that has been printed on many…
"My résumé is just a list of things I (really) never want to do again" (or "My résumé is basically a list of things I hate to do") is a saying that has been printed on many…