Dive into the history and resonance of the phrase 'Gospel Truth' and other timeless expressions that have stood the test of time, with humor, insight, and a touch of divine inspiration.
Explore the essence of making a final stand against insurmountable odds with 'back to the wall' along with its gripping history, unique uses, and intriguing counterparts.
Dive into the world of Hobson's Choice, where the only options you get are no options at all. Explore its origin, evolution, and other quixotic quirks of enforced decisions.
Dive into the clandestine universe of 'secret weapons'—from wartime enigmas to mysterious personal skills. Discover how this term evolved from the battlefields to everyday life.
Dive into the fascinating world of making misinformed bets, supporting the wrong cause, and how this age-old cliché has galloped into our everyday jargon.
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.