An amusing deep dive into the idiom 'all thumbs,' including its origins, related expressions, and its place in literature, pop culture, and our butterfingered lives.
Dive deep into the whimsical world of disregarding things that are not worth a fig, exploring the origins, use, and hilarious anecdotes behind this expression.
Dive into the phrase 'The Genuine Article' and other expressions indicating the bona fide origin. Explore the stories, myths, and culture that nurture these terms.
Explores the character 'Lady Bountiful' from George Farquar’s play 'The Beaux’s Stratagem' and how this term evolved in meaning from a respected benefactress to an often ironic reference.
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.