A fascinating tour of the timeless cliché 'mind your own business,' exploring its roots in ancient wisdom and its persistence through literature and pop culture.
Dive into the phrase 'The Genuine Article' and other expressions indicating the bona fide origin. Explore the stories, myths, and culture that nurture these terms.
Get to the roots of what 'terrifies' us with an insightful journey through time and tremors through the lens of Job and the evolution of 'hair-raising.'
An engaging exploration of the 'smart set'—the fashionable social elite of the late 19th century—and how it evolved into today's jet set and beautiful people.
An exploration of the evolution of the term 'gory details' from literal bloodshed to its more mundane contemporary uses, filled with wit, humor, and educational insights.
The largest and most comprehensive resource of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features thousands of unique clichés, idioms, jargon, slang, euphemisms, and metaphors, alongside common expressions.