Dive into the precarious world of being 'up the creek' and other expressions of distress, as seen through the lens of literature, proverbs, and pop culture.
An exploration into the origins, uses, and humor behind one of the oldest clichés about keeping secrets. Discover how even Shakespeare couldn't keep this secret from slipping into his work.
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.