An amusing dive into the concept of 'tone-deaf'—the metaphorical application of this musical insensitivity into everyday ignorance and clumsy faux pas.
An in-depth and whimsical exploration of the age-old phrase 'shake the dust off your feet' and its illustrious presence in literature, pop culture, and everyday life.
Uncover the historical and modern uses of the cliché 'running the gauntlet,' and discover how it has weathered time from military punishment to a form of social critique.
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.