Category: Phrases

Are you looking for a word or term that lets someone know you're going to have a happy summer that's filled with fun from the very first moment to the last? You could use the neologism 'hot girl summer' to let everyone know how you feel about the coming season. This post unpacks the origin […]

Has someone just described a situation or scenario to you, and you feel like there's something else they are leaving out? The question 'what's the catch?' is one of the most common ways that the question can be asked. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The saying 'what's the catch?' […]

Would you like to tell someone that their level of life experience (or their perception of the situation at hand) has completely missed the mark? The expression 'shit from Shinola' is a common saying in the United States that could apply here. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this common local insult. Meaning […]

Do you have some bills that need to be paid for and you need a quick, colloquial expression that tells other people this in a few words? The term 'pay the piper' is most often used as a sentence that expresses this action (or call to action). This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]

Do you know someone who generally kills a buzz or takes all of the excitement out of any activity that anyone enjoys? The term 'wet blanket' is one of the most common terms that can be used to describe someone like this. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term […]

Are you looking for a term that tells someone how you really feel about them – and that you love them forever? You could use the text-based abbreviation term '1437' to say what you really mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term '1437' is a text-based abbreviation that […]

Would you like to let someone know that they have an abundance of good qualities (or objects), and that their cup is practically running over with good things? The saying 'in spades' can be used to say exactly that, and it's a common saying in most English-speaking countries. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]

Have you seen the term 'devious lick' somewhere on the internet and want to know more about what the term could mean? The term 'devious lick' is a modern colloquialism that has been around since the early 2020s. This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this term. Meaning The term 'devious lick' is a […]

The expression 'lucky Pierre' is a less common term that you might encounter on the internet (especially on some dating or adult websites), and if you have seen it recently it's almost a sure fact that you have to look up the term first. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]

Would you like to give someone a rough indication of the time that it might take to do something (or how long it will take to happen)? The term 'in due time (in due course)' could be the right sentence that applies to what is being said. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]