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 […]
Tallywacker - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone just call you a tallywacker? Maybe a friend told you to look at that hobo because he's about to expose his tallywacker to a group of women? This post unpacks everything you need to know about the origin and meaning of this idiom. Tallywacker Meaning What is the origin of the idiom tallywacker? […]
Purple Monkey Dishwasher - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone just tell you something that doesn't make sense? They might have left critical facts out of what they were trying to explain. If that's the case, you could always cut them off and say "purple monkey dishwasher." This post unpacks everything you need to know about the origin and meaning of this idiomatic […]
Pitter Patter Let’s Get at Er - Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
Pelfie - Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
Let’s Get this Bread - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did your boss just tell you "let’s get this bread" in his closing statement at your sales meeting? What does he mean? Does he want you to visit the bakery and buy him a sandwich? Is he feeling hungry? This post unpacks everything you need to know when someone tells you to "get this bread." […]
Is that a Jojo Reference? - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you frequent message boards or stream chats? Have you heard the phrase, "Is that a Jojo reference?" Someone will likely reply with this phrase attached to a meme or emote if you're posting something bland or common on a message board or stream chat. This post unpacks everything you need to know about the […]
Honkwiching - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are your friends asking you to watch this hilarious "honkwiching" video, and you have no idea what they are talking about? Honkwiching is a subculture getting some traction in 2020 and 2021, and it's not something that you see on the internet every day. Honkwiching is a silly and amusing trend. This post unpacks everything […]
Hedgehog Dilemma - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone just tell you that your behavior reminds them of the hedgehog dilemma? What are they talking about? This post unpacks everything you need to know about this idiomatic expression. We'll discuss its origin, meaning, and use in conversation. Hedgehog Dilemma Meaning The hedgehog dilemma describes the problem with the human condition and our […]
Fakakta - Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone just tell you that their life is fakakta? What does that mean? "Fakakta" is another great Yiddish slang sayings adopted into English. This post unpacks everything you need to know about this idiom's meaning, use, and origin. Fakakta Idiom Meaning "Fakakta" describes a situation or person "messed up" and beyond belief. For example, […]