Investigating the origins of American words, names, quotations and phrases. Over 38,000 entries.
Above, the header from the February 18, 1924 New York (NY) Morning Telegraph newspaper column of John J. Fitz Gerald. Click to see a portion of the column which includes his use of "Big…
"Plaice" (a fish) shouldn't be confused with "place," but there are jokes. "The chip shop I go to still serves fish and chips in a newspaper. Earlier I got a plaice in…
"Communism, it works 100% of the time, 0% of the time" was posted on X/Twitter by mds on January 7, 2014. That is to say, communism does not work. "Socialism: Works 100% Of The Time,…
"Take the money and run" is a common expression to describe a scammer who will run off with someone's money. "Never donate money to anyone collecting for a marathon. They just…
"Communism, it works 100% of the time, 0% of the time" was posted on X/Twitter by mds on January 7, 2014. That is to say, communism does not work. "Socialism: Works 100% Of The Time,…
"Take the money and run" is a common expression to describe a scammer who will run off with someone's money. "Never donate money to anyone collecting for a marathon. They just…
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A "mocktail" is a non-alcoholic cocktail. It should be priced like juice, but it's often priced like a regular cocktail. "If you’re going to put mocktails on your menu (which…
A "mocktail" is a non-alcoholic cocktail. It should be priced like juice, but it's often priced like a regular cocktail. "If you’re going to put mocktails on your menu (which…
School of Rock is a 2003 comedy film directed by Richard Linklater. A "rock and roll" pun was posted on X/Twitter by LaughBreak || Dad Jokes ‘N More on August 29, 2023, and again on…
Gas pumps can ask a lot of questions. "Gas pumps be like: Do you have a fuel saver? Do you want your receipt? Are you high right now? Do you ever get nervous?" was posted on X/Twitter by…
"I'm not sure how many cookies it takes to be happy, but so far it's not twenty seven" is a cookie saying that has been printed on many images. The jocular saying was posted on…
Many people who travel on an airplane begin to stand up as soon as the plane lands -- sometimes even before the "fasten seat belt" sign is turned off. This perhaps saves a small amount of…
A Christmas Carol (1843) is a novella by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser, is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past,…
"Honk twice if you want to see a cool gun" (or "Honk twice to see a cool gun") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. That is, if you honk twice, the…
"Honk twice if you want to see a cool gun" (or "Honk twice to see a cool gun") is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. That is, if you honk twice, the…