Discover the enduring wisdom of adopting local customs, as encapsulated in the proverb 'When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do,' and the many sayings formed in same spirit.
Dive into this eccentric journey of nonsensical phrases and their curious origins. Learn when 'neither rhyme nor reason' is too apt, and when it's sheer nonsense!
Ever felt like you’ve given it your all and hit a wall? Discover the curious world behind 'shooting one’s bolt' and other phrases of effort and one-time wonders.
Dive into the fascinating world of clichés with an exploration of the saying, 'A Ring of Truth.' Discover the origins, related phrases, and their myriad of uses in everyday language.
A dive into the depths of this age-old proverb and how it has evolved over centuries to mean a lack of distinction when details are obscured by darkness.
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.