Dive into the world of 'spit and polish,' an idiom symbolizing impeccable appearance and the often underappreciated art of maintaining a spotless façade.
Dive into the calculated brutality and serene lethality behind the phrase 'in cold blood.' From its historical roots to its modern usage, including notable literary references.
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.