An exploration of the idiom 'ride hell (bent) for leather,’ its origins, and how its variant 'hellbent' has blazed a trail through literature and language.
Discover the origins and implications of the age-old battle cry to 'close ranks,' a term that has evolved from military strategy to a staple of motivational lingo.
Dive into the world of 'cool' idioms and find out what makes things stylish, clever, and eternally in vogue. From jazz to internet slang, let’s cool down with some hot phrases!
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.