An exploration into the origins and usage of the humongous metaphor, 'as big as a house,' uncovering its longstanding and sometimes unflattering application.
Discover the tantalizing world of near-remembered words and phrases, and how they can delight, frustrate, and inspire those fleeting moments of forgotten wisdom.
An exploration of 'parting shot,' an expression tracing back to formidable Parthian archers. Learn about last words, final insults, and witty goodbyes.
An amusing journey through the world of unwilling responses and evasions, axiomatically starting with the classification-defying 'I Don’t Want to Talk About It'.
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.