A look at the origins and intricacies of deceiving someone, with a special focus on the phrase 'pulling the wool over your eyes' and its historical context.
A spirited journey through idioms that salute the hard-working souls. Ever wondered what's common between busy bees, tails falling off, and breaking one's back? Hop right in.
An insightful and entertaining dive into the idiom 'on one's high horse', exploring arrogance, superiority, and the human penchant for putting on airs.
A whimsical and heartwarming diving into the saying 'cold hands, warm heart,' and its unexpected implications about those who might seem chilly on the surface but warm on the inside.
An enthralling journey through idioms and expressions that elevate our understanding of sophistication, social hierarchy, and the extravagant world of the elite.
A deep dive into the origins and usages of foot-related clichés, idioms, and expressions that encourage putting your best foot forward ... and avoiding the wrong one.
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.