A colorful journey through the world of overused phrases and inflamed emotions, exploring the origins, variations, and cultural nuances of being 'pissed off.'
Dive into the world of mystery and cunning with 'Playing Possum,' a whimsical journey through the ages-old tactic of feigning ignorance, sleep, or even death.
An engaging exploration of idioms and clichés about being caught off guard and taking people by surprise. Dive into the history, humor, and surprising roots of these expressions.
Dive into the depths of despair and frustration with the timeless gesture of 'throwing up your hands,' from its historical roots to its literary appearances.
Exploring the depth of long-suffering and fortitude through the timeless cliché 'patience of Job,' rooted in one of the Old Testament's most enduring characters.
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.