Kenny Washington, a talented football player, was unable to join the NFL due to its ban on black players. He played semi-pro ball before becoming the first black player to sign an NFL contract in 1946, a year before Jackie Robinson’s debut in baseball. Kenny Washington had an all-American football career at UCLA, setting a […]
“To go broke” is a US slang meaning to risk everything for a big reward, often used in the context of gambling. Other phrases like “go out” or “shoot the works” were also used in the past, while “all in” is more common now, possibly due to the popularity of Texas Hold’em. The word “broke” […]
The phrase “all hell broke loose” refers to a sudden descent into chaos and confusion. It has origins in both Christian and pre-Christian religions, with Hell opening and its contents wreaking havoc. It is used to describe events and societal breakdowns, and has been used in TV shows and documentaries. The term “all hell has […]
