Category: Phrases

Did someone say ‘beware the Ides of March?’ What does that mean? Are they giving you a warning for something? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'Ides of March' refers to a specific lunar event occurring during March. It's a pagan festival originally celebrated by the Romans. 'Kalends' […]

If you're a fan of versatile expressions that can have multiple meanings, you would probably enjoy saying or writing "great googly moogly". The phrase has long been enshrined in pop culture, and some brave folks might even regularly say great googly moogly in their daily lives — usually to express surprise or shock. As you'll […]

People that enjoy scrolling through the likes of Reddit or Twitter have likely seen “why do they call it oven?” at least once. Or they have probably seen the Garfield comic reel that it originates from, with the caption, “why do they call it oven when you of in the cold food of out hot […]

Anyone who is a fan of the X-Men movies has heard the phrase “peace was never an option” before, as it was said by one of the main characters of that franchise. Ever since, it has become a common saying in gaming culture, and all across the Internet. But what does the phrase “peace was […]

Anyone that has been on the Internet for the last ten years has likely seen or heard the phrase “that’s gonna be a no from me dawg” at least once. It has become a popular saying in Internet culture over the years. But what does that phrase actually mean? This post unpacks the meaning and […]

Did someone tell you that it's not worth a plug nickel? What does that mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'plug nickel' refers to the debasement of a nation's coinage. People would punch a hole in the center of coins to remove some of their value, replacing […]

Are you scrolling through videos on TikTok? You might find a few videos on the viral trend, 'The Buss It Challenge." This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this TikTok video trend. Meaning The meaning of 'buss it' comes from the 'Buss it challenge,' a viral TikTok video trend from 2021. The video challenge […]

Did someone just finish a prayer using 'awoman' instead of 'Amen?' Did they make a mistake, or are they being serious? Surely, that isn't the correct way of finishing your prayers? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The word 'awoman' is an improper variation of the religious term, 'Amen.' Used […]

Did someone invite you to an ‘Antebellum party?’ Do you enjoy the era of the Old South? If so, maybe you should attend the event. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘Antebellum party’ refers to a themed event focusing on the pre-Civil War era of the Old South. […]

Are you a single woman feeling harassed at a local nightclub or bar? Approach the bartender and ask them for an ‘Angel shot.’ The staff will take care of the problem for you. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘angle shot’ is a byproduct of the #MeToo movement. […]