Category: Phrases

Is your manager breathing down your neck about a deadline? If you want to put their mind at ease and tell them you are on track to meet your goal, you could use the idiomatic expression, “In the pipe five by five.” This post unpacks everything you need to know about the meaning, origin, and […]

Does your dog love driving around town with you? Do you have a friend that can’t wait to go on a road trip? If so, you could be dealing with a “road dog.” The road dog loves time out on the tarmac. They love the thrill of being out on the open road with you […]

Are you thinking about where you should take your date tonight? Why not swing past the amusement park and take her on the rollercoaster? The “suspension bridge effect” could work to your advantage and land you that second date and a new partner in a relationship. What is the “suspension bridge effect,” and what does […]

Are you going to a funeral? If you’re having a drink outside with friends to commemorate the person, you could always “pour one out for the homies?” as a sign of respect. This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this idiom. Meaning To “pour one out for the homies” means that you’re going to […]

Did your friend just tell you, “I reject your reality and substitute it with my own,” after you told them your opinion on something? Meaning The phrase, “I reject your reality and substitute my own,” is a fairly common idiom used in modern culture. It appears several times in mainstream culture, with the most current […]

Are you a gamer? If someone does something creepy or disappointing in chat or during gameplay, you could always bring it to their attention by using the meme or emote, “WeirdChamp.” If you frequent streaming sites, you probably see the use of this idiom all the time. This post unpacks everything you need to know […]

Are you focusing too hard on a goal to the detriment of your life experience? Well, you know what they say, “He who makes a beast of himself…” This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this idiomatic phrase. He Who Makes a Beast of Himself… Meaning He who makes a beast of himself… is […]

Did your dad just tell you to get a job bussing tables to pay your way through college? What is he talking about? Does he mean you need to go to the bus stop? This post unpacks everything you need to know about the meaning and origin of this idiomatic expression. Bussing Tables Meaning If […]

This post unpacks everything you need to know about the idiomatic phrase, “pitter-patter, let’s get at er.” We’ll look at its origin, meaning, and how to use it in conversation. Pitter Patter Let’s Get at Er Meaning The meaning of “Pitter patter, let’s get at er” is to tell someone that you’re ready to take […]

This post unpacks everything you need to know about using the idiom “pelfie” in conversation. We’ll look at its origin and meaning and how to use it in a sentence. Pelfie Meaning The meaning of the word “pelfie” derives from the word “selfie.” A selfie is an act of using your cellphone camera to take […]