DHL Express is an international express mail service. "DHL" stands for the initials of its original partners Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn. DHL has been given the…
"The Dodger Way" (or "The Dodgers' Way") refers to the philosophies of the Brooklyn Dodgers (later the Los Angeles Dodgers) baseball team. Elements of the "Dodger…
Delta Air Lines was founded in 1924 and became one of the world's largest airlines. The Delta backronymic (back acronym) nickname that's popularly used is "Don't/Doesn't…
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Jennifer Lopez played a "dog walker" in her movie Monster-in-Law (2005). New York City has had "dog walkers" (usually women) for about a century. The first citation is in the…
Stray dogs were a big problem in the 19th century. A city would elect a "dog catcher" (or "dogcatcher"), who would round up these dogs in a "dog wagon." (A lunch cart…
According to legend, the "doggie bag" tradition started with the steakhouses on Manhattan's east side. Who could finish all that good food? Why let it go to waste? Why not take home…
Entry in progress -- B.P. A Way with WordsDogueroPosted by grantbarrett on October 8, 2011New York seems to have a doguero on every street corner. Grant shares this Spanglish term for “a hot dog…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Dollar DiplomacyDollar Diplomacy is the term used to describe the effort of the United States — particularly under President William Howard Taft — to…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Value menuA value menu is a group of items on a fast food restaurant menu that are designed to be the least expensive items available. In the US, the items are…
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. Some people have called it "Dollar Store in/of the Sky" or "Dollar Store of the Skies." "Flying Spirit's…
"When my money low, I don't feel good. I think I'm a dollarbetic" (usually shown spoken by Baby Yoda) is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Dollarbetic"…
A "dollarocracy" means rule by those people who possess dollars. The term "dollarocracy" was used in the New York (NY) Leader in 1855 and the New York (NY) Ledger in 1860.…
The Dominican Day Parade began as a small celebration in Washington Heights in 1982. Now, it's held each August on Fifth Avenue and is one of New York's largest ethnic parades.…
"Don't block the box!" was a 1980s campaign to end gridlock in New York City. Drivers were reminded that "blocking the box" (an intersection, usually with white lines…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was formed in 1973 to combat drug smuggling. The DEA nickname "Don't Expect Anything" has been cited in print since at least 1988. The…
"Don't Expect Intelligence" (a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI) has been printed on many images. The backronym reflects a belief that DEI rewards…
New York City has a Department of Environmental Protectionn (DEP); many states also have DEPs. DEP has been nicknamed "Don't Expection Protection" by many activists who claim that…
"Donuts" are not "do nuts," but some people think there should be "donotnuts" or "don'tnuts" (for "do not nuts" or "don't…