Phrase Origin

We’ve probably all heard of the phrase “open sesame” – in fact, the phrase has become such a part of our everyday lexicon that we say it all the time without really thinking about it. But where did the phrase come from? And what does it really mean?  The phrase “open sesame” comes from the…

The “eat the rich” slogan has been used to represent classist tensions for centuries, and it continues to be relevant today in the context of income inequality. While the message behind the slogan continues to be timely and straightforward, its origins are less certain. The phrase “eat the rich” was attributed by French historian Adolphe…