Dive into the hilarious and historical depths of what it means to be 'stewed to the gills,' and other colorful expressions for describing extreme drunkenness.
A tipsy tour across centuries-old expressions describing being extremely intoxicated—full of aristocratic indulgences, rhyming skunks, and a zoo’s worth of hammered animals.
Discover the historical richness and humorous side of the idiom 'wet your whistle,' where the timeless pursuit of quenching one's thirst takes center stage.
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 entertaining and witty exploration of clichés and their role in language, focusing on the age-old analogy comparing difficult tasks to child's play.
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.